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 31m at 10:54 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:15 am (3.2 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 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:432.87:363.51:101.11:050.76:407:33Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:412.88:353.52:081.12:020.76:407:31Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:432.89:343.63:051.12:590.76:417:30Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:462.910:293.73:591.03:560.66:427:29Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:423.111:173.84:490.84:510.56:437:27Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:323.45:340.65:430.36:437:26Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:013.912:193.76:170.46:340.26:447:24New Moon7Fri
8Sat12:443.91:064.06:590.37:250.16:457:23New Moon8Sat
9Sun1:283.91:544.27:420.18:150.16:457:22New Moon9Sun
10Mon2:143.82:444.48:270.09:060.26:467:20Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue3:013.73:364.49:13-0.19:580.36:477:19Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:503.64:304.410:01-0.110:530.46:487:17Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu4:443.55:294.310:550.111:540.66:487:16First Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:433.36:324.211:560.26:497:14First Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:483.27:364.012:580.71:010.36:507:13First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:553.28:413.92:010.82:070.46:507:12First Quarter16Sun
17Mon9:043.29:453.83:040.83:120.56:517:10Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:093.310:433.84:030.74:140.56:527:09Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:053.411:333.74:560.75:100.56:537:07Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:533.65:420.66:000.66:537:06Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:163.712:363.76:240.66:460.66:547:04Full Moon21Fri
22Sat12:553.61:153.77:020.67:280.66:557:03Full Moon22Sat
23Sun1:323.51:513.87:380.68:080.76:557:02Full Moon23Sun
24Mon2:073.32:273.88:120.68:470.76:567:00Full Moon24Mon
25Tue2:403.33:023.88:460.79:250.86:576:59Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:143.23:393.89:200.710:040.96:586:57Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:483.14:193.79:560.710:471.06:586:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:273.05:043.710:370.811:371.16:596:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:123.05:563.611:270.87:006:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:072.96:533.612:331.112:250.97:016:52Third Quarter30Sun
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 2:04 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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