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 : 11:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 4:31 am (3.3 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 - May 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:023.47:302.712:340.21:400.36:157:52Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu8:043.48:392.91:440.22:360.26:147:52Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri9:073.39:453.22:520.23:300.06:137:53Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:083.210:453.63:590.14:22-0.16:127:54Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:043.211:383.95:010.05:11-0.36:117:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:553.15:58-0.15:59-0.46:107:56New Moon6Mon
7Tue12:284.112:433.06:52-0.16:47-0.46:097:56New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:174.11:322.97:45-0.17:35-0.46:087:57New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:064.12:212.88:34-0.18:22-0.36:077:58New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:554.03:092.89:220.09:10-0.26:077:59Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:443.93:592.710:100.29:580.06:068:00Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:333.74:512.611:000.310:500.26:058:00Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:253.45:472.511:530.411:480.36:048:01First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:193.36:452.512:470.56:038:02First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:133.17:442.612:490.51:400.56:038:03First Quarter15Wed
16Thu8:072.98:422.71:500.52:300.56:028:04First Quarter16Thu
17Fri9:012.89:382.92:490.63:170.46:018:04Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:542.710:293.03:470.64:020.46:018:05Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:422.611:133.24:410.54:440.36:008:06Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:242.611:523.35:300.55:240.35:598:07Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:032.56:150.46:010.25:598:07Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:303.512:392.56:580.46:380.25:588:08Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:073.61:152.57:400.47:150.15:588:09Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:463.61:522.58:210.37:550.15:578:09Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:263.72:332.59:030.38:370.05:578:10Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun3:103.73:192.59:460.39:230.05:568:11Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:573.74:112.610:320.310:150.05:568:11Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:473.65:092.711:230.211:150.15:558:12Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:423.56:142.812:180.25:558:13Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:403.47:193.012:230.21:120.15:558:13Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:393.38:233.31:320.22:06-0.15:548:14Third Quarter31Fri
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 7:48 am — 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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