Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 11:04 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 7m at 4:41 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jul 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:323.28:173.51:270.21:52-0.25:578:24First Quarter1Tue
2Wed8:313.09:183.52:310.22:46-0.25:588:24Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:312.910:163.63:330.33:40-0.15:588:23Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:292.811:093.64:320.34:320.05:598:23Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:212.711:563.65:260.35:210.05:598:23Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:072.76:150.46:060.16:008:23Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:393.612:502.67:010.46:490.16:008:23Full Moon7Mon
8Tue1:193.61:302.67:430.47:300.26:018:22Full Moon8Tue
9Wed1:583.52:102.68:220.48:100.26:018:22Full Moon9Wed
10Thu2:353.52:482.78:590.48:490.36:028:22Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:113.43:262.79:360.49:290.36:038:22Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat3:473.44:062.810:130.310:110.46:038:21Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:243.34:502.810:520.310:570.46:048:21Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:043.25:372.911:340.311:500.56:048:20Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:483.16:293.012:200.36:058:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:373.07:233.212:470.61:080.36:068:19Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:282.98:193.31:460.61:570.26:068:19Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:242.89:193.52:450.62:480.16:078:18Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:252.810:173.73:440.53:410.06:088:18Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:262.811:123.94:420.44:36-0.16:088:17Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:222.95:370.35:30-0.36:098:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:044.112:163.16:300.16:24-0.46:108:16New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:554.21:093.27:210.07:19-0.46:108:15New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:474.22:053.48:11-0.18:14-0.46:118:15New Moon24Thu
25Fri2:384.23:003.59:01-0.29:09-0.46:128:14Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:294.13:563.69:49-0.310:04-0.26:138:13Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:203.94:523.610:39-0.311:010.06:138:12Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:133.75:513.611:31-0.26:148:12First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:083.46:503.612:020.212:26-0.16:158:11First Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:053.27:493.61:040.31:210.06:168:10First Quarter30Wed
31Thu8:023.08:493.62:060.52:160.16:168:09First Quarter31Thu
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 7:52 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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