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 3h 36m 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 - Dec 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:563.65:240.26:270.46:564:55Full Moon1Fri
2Sat12:012.512:353.76:030.17:080.46:574:55Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:402.61:153.76:450.07:490.36:584:55Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:232.61:583.77:290.08:310.26:584:55Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:102.72:433.78:160.09:150.16:594:55Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed3:012.83:303.69:080.010:020.17:004:55Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:592.94:233.510:060.110:540.07:014:55Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:013.15:193.311:130.211:48-0.17:024:55Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:043.26:183.112:210.27:024:56Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:083.47:192.912:43-0.21:270.27:034:56Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:113.68:222.81:38-0.32:330.27:044:56Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue9:133.89:242.72:33-0.43:350.17:054:56Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:093.910:202.73:29-0.44:330.17:054:56Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:023.911:132.74:22-0.45:270.07:064:57New Moon14Thu
15Fri11:513.95:14-0.46:180.07:074:57New Moon15Fri
16Sat12:022.712:393.86:04-0.47:060.07:074:57New Moon16Sat
17Sun12:512.61:253.76:53-0.37:500.07:084:58New Moon17Sun
18Mon1:392.62:093.67:40-0.28:320.07:084:58Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue2:252.62:513.48:25-0.19:140.17:094:59Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:122.63:333.29:120.19:560.17:094:59Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:592.64:173.010:010.210:400.17:105:00Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:502.75:022.810:560.311:270.17:105:00First Quarter22Fri
23Sat5:422.75:502.611:530.47:115:01First Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:352.86:402.412:140.112:510.57:115:01First Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:292.87:332.31:010.11:490.57:125:02First Quarter25Mon
26Tue8:242.98:292.21:490.12:470.57:125:02Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:183.19:222.22:370.13:410.47:125:03Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:063.210:102.23:250.04:310.47:135:04Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:503.310:542.24:11-0.15:170.37:135:04Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:323.411:362.34:56-0.26:020.27:135:05Full Moon30Sat
31Sun12:143.55:41-0.36:450.07:135:06Full Moon31Sun
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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