Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 10:54 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 36m at 4:51 pm (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:313.14:034.09:310.310:300.67:276:13Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:182.94:523.810:170.511:200.77:286:12Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:092.85:443.711:090.67:296:11Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:052.86:393.512:150.812:080.87:306:10Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:052.86:353.31:100.912:090.86:315:09Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:042.87:303.21:040.91:100.96:325:08Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:032.98:253.21:540.82:090.96:335:08Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:593.19:163.12:420.73:060.86:335:07Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:473.310:013.03:260.63:570.76:345:06Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:283.510:403.04:050.64:440.66:355:05Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:063.711:162.94:420.55:270.66:365:04New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:423.811:522.95:180.46:100.56:375:04New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:203.95:540.36:520.56:385:03New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:282.912:594.06:310.27:340.56:395:02New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:072.81:424.07:120.28:180.46:405:02Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:502.82:294.07:560.19:040.56:415:01Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:392.83:204.08:450.29:560.56:425:00Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:352.84:163.99:410.210:530.46:435:00Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:402.95:173.710:480.311:520.46:444:59First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:493.06:193.612:000.46:454:59First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:583.27:213.412:500.31:100.46:464:58First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:043.48:233.31:450.12:180.36:474:58Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:073.79:233.22:390.03:220.36:484:58Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:023.910:173.13:31-0.14:210.26:494:57Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:534.111:063.04:20-0.25:150.16:504:57Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:404.111:532.95:07-0.26:060.16:514:57Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:264.15:53-0.16:540.26:524:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:392.81:114.06:38-0.17:390.26:524:56Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:232.71:553.87:220.08:230.36:534:56Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:082.62:383.78:060.19:050.46:544:56Waning Gibbous30Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656502)

Common Questions About Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC today?

Slack tide in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is approximately 7:52 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC?

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC?

Tide predictions for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC?

Tide data for Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656502. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656502.

What is the moon phase in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC is Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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