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 40m 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 - Sep 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:463.15:450.85:480.56:407:32Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:143.612:283.26:270.76:330.66:417:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:523.61:063.37:040.77:150.66:417:30Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:273.51:433.47:380.77:550.66:427:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue2:013.42:183.58:110.68:330.66:437:27Full Moon5Tue
6Wed2:333.32:523.68:430.69:110.76:437:25Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:043.23:273.69:150.69:490.86:447:24Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:373.24:063.79:480.610:320.96:457:23Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:123.14:493.710:250.611:201.06:467:21Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:543.05:413.711:100.76:467:20Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:442.96:383.712:161.012:040.76:477:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue6:442.97:403.71:171.11:070.76:487:17Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed7:492.98:443.82:171.02:110.66:487:16Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu8:593.09:483.93:160.93:150.56:497:14Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:063.310:453.94:110.84:180.46:507:13Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:053.611:364.05:020.65:170.26:517:11Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:584.05:500.36:130.16:517:10New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:244.012:494.26:360.17:080.16:527:08New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:124.01:404.57:230.08:010.16:537:07New Moon19Tue
20Wed2:003.92:314.68:09-0.18:530.16:537:06Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:483.73:224.68:56-0.19:440.36:547:04Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri3:383.64:154.49:450.010:370.56:557:03Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:293.45:104.310:360.211:330.76:567:01Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:253.36:094.111:330.46:567:00First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:263.17:103.912:340.812:350.56:576:58First Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:293.18:113.71:350.91:390.76:586:57First Quarter26Tue
27Wed8:333.19:133.62:351.02:410.86:596:56Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:373.110:103.63:320.93:410.86:596:54Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:333.311:003.54:230.94:370.87:006:53Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:213.411:423.55:090.85:260.87:016:51Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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