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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 07m at 11:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:053.04:102.410:340.310:260.06:346:03Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:553.04:582.311:310.411:170.16:336:03Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:523.15:542.212:310.56:326:04Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:543.16:572.112:160.01:340.56:316:05Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue8:013.28:092.21:190.02:350.46:296:06Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:063.39:182.42:23-0.13:340.26:286:07Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:043.410:182.73:27-0.34:260.16:276:08Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:553.511:123.04:27-0.45:14-0.26:256:09Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:433.55:24-0.56:00-0.46:246:09New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:043.31:313.57:19-0.67:45-0.57:237:10New Moon10Sun
11Mon1:553.62:183.48:13-0.68:30-0.67:217:11New Moon11Mon
12Tue2:463.83:053.29:05-0.59:15-0.77:207:12Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:373.83:533.19:56-0.410:01-0.67:187:13Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:293.84:432.810:50-0.210:50-0.57:177:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:243.65:372.611:470.011:46-0.37:167:14First Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:223.56:362.512:480.27:147:15First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:233.37:392.412:46-0.11:500.47:137:16First Quarter17Sun
18Mon8:273.18:442.31:490.12:530.57:127:17First Quarter18Mon
19Tue9:323.19:512.42:510.23:530.57:107:18Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:313.010:492.53:530.24:470.47:097:18Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:213.011:372.64:490.25:340.47:077:19Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:043.05:390.26:140.37:067:20Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:192.712:413.06:250.26:510.27:057:21Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:562.91:162.97:070.17:240.27:037:22Full Moon24Sun
25Mon1:323.01:492.87:460.17:560.27:027:22Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:053.12:202.78:250.18:270.17:007:23Full Moon26Tue
27Wed2:393.22:512.79:020.28:570.16:597:24Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:133.33:232.69:400.29:300.16:587:25Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri3:513.33:592.510:210.310:060.16:567:25Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:333.34:402.511:080.410:490.16:557:26Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun5:243.35:312.412:040.56:547:27Third Quarter31Sun
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 1:58 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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