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 4h 07m 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 - Aug 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:012.711:443.85:130.65:010.16:178:08Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:542.76:060.65:540.26:188:07New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:323.812:422.86:540.56:420.26:188:07New Moon3Sat
4Sun1:163.71:272.87:380.57:280.36:198:06New Moon4Sun
5Mon1:573.62:092.98:170.58:120.36:208:05New Moon5Mon
6Tue2:353.52:493.08:530.58:530.46:218:04Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:103.43:273.19:270.59:330.56:218:03Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu3:453.34:063.110:010.510:150.66:228:02Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:193.24:473.210:360.511:010.76:238:01Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:573.05:323.311:140.511:530.86:248:00First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:382.96:213.311:570.66:247:58First Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:242.77:143.412:490.912:460.66:257:57First Quarter12Mon
13Tue7:152.68:113.41:471.01:370.66:267:56First Quarter13Tue
14Wed8:112.69:123.52:461.02:310.66:277:55Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:142.610:133.63:451.03:270.56:277:54Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:172.611:073.84:410.94:240.46:287:53Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:132.811:553.95:320.75:190.26:297:52Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:043.16:190.66:120.16:307:50Full Moon18Sun
19Mon12:414.012:543.37:040.47:050.06:307:49Full Moon19Mon
20Tue1:274.11:453.67:480.27:59-0.16:317:48Full Moon20Tue
21Wed2:134.02:373.88:320.08:520.06:327:47Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu3:003.93:294.09:16-0.19:450.16:337:46Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:473.74:224.110:01-0.110:400.26:337:44Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:373.55:194.110:49-0.111:390.46:347:43Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:313.36:184.111:440.06:357:42Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:303.17:204.012:430.612:430.26:357:40Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:323.08:253.91:470.71:440.36:367:39Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed8:382.99:303.82:510.82:470.46:377:38Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:462.910:333.83:540.83:490.46:387:36Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:472.911:263.84:520.84:480.56:387:35Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:403.05:430.85:400.56:397:34Waning Crescent31Sat
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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