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 5h 22m 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 - Apr 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:223.36:322.41:050.56:527:28Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:263.37:402.412:500.22:060.56:517:29Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed8:313.38:522.61:580.13:050.46:497:29Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu9:373.310:022.83:060.14:020.26:487:30Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:373.411:023.24:12-0.14:540.06:477:31Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:303.411:553.55:14-0.25:42-0.26:457:32Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:193.46:11-0.36:29-0.46:447:33New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:463.81:073.37:06-0.47:15-0.56:437:33New Moon8Mon
9Tue1:364.01:553.27:59-0.48:01-0.56:417:34New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:264.12:423.18:50-0.38:47-0.56:407:35Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:154.13:312.99:40-0.29:34-0.46:397:36Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:063.94:202.810:300.010:23-0.26:377:36Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:583.75:142.611:240.211:170.06:367:37Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:543.56:122.512:220.46:357:38First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:533.37:142.512:180.21:210.56:347:39First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:533.18:172.51:210.32:190.56:327:40First Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:533.09:202.62:230.43:150.56:317:40First Quarter17Wed
18Thu9:513.010:182.73:240.44:060.56:307:41Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:422.911:072.94:220.44:510.46:297:42Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:262.911:483.05:130.45:310.36:277:43Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:052.85:590.36:080.36:267:44Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:263.212:402.76:420.36:420.36:257:44Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:013.31:142.77:230.37:160.26:247:45Full Moon23Tue
24Wed1:353.41:472.68:030.37:490.26:237:46Full Moon24Wed
25Thu2:103.52:202.68:420.38:230.26:227:47Full Moon25Thu
26Fri2:473.52:552.59:210.38:590.16:207:48Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat3:273.63:352.510:020.49:400.16:197:48Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:123.64:212.510:490.410:270.16:187:49Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:033.55:172.511:430.411:250.26:177:50Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:013.56:222.612:420.46:167:51Third Quarter30Tue
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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