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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 44m at 5:11 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:59 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jul 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:143.08:093.61:290.31:38-0.25:578:24First Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:152.89:123.82:330.32:34-0.35:578:24Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:202.710:163.93:380.33:32-0.35:588:24Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:242.711:144.04:400.34:31-0.35:588:23Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:242.85:380.25:28-0.35:598:23Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:084.012:192.86:330.26:23-0.35:598:23Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:594.01:122.97:250.17:17-0.36:008:23Full Moon7Sun
8Mon1:493.92:052.98:130.18:09-0.26:008:23Full Moon8Mon
9Tue2:363.82:553.08:580.08:58-0.16:018:22Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:213.73:443.09:410.19:460.16:028:22Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu4:043.54:323.110:220.110:350.36:028:22Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:483.35:203.111:050.111:270.46:038:21Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:323.16:113.111:500.26:038:21Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:192.97:023.112:220.612:370.36:048:21Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:082.77:553.21:190.71:250.36:058:20Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:592.58:503.22:150.72:150.36:058:20Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:542.59:463.33:120.83:050.46:068:19Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:512.410:393.34:080.83:560.36:078:19Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:432.411:263.45:010.74:450.36:078:18Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:302.55:480.75:310.36:088:18Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:083.512:132.66:320.66:150.26:098:17New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:483.612:542.77:140.57:000.16:098:16New Moon22Mon
23Tue1:273.71:372.97:530.47:450.16:108:16New Moon23Tue
24Wed2:063.72:213.18:320.28:310.16:118:15New Moon24Wed
25Thu2:463.73:083.39:100.19:190.16:118:14Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:283.63:573.59:500.010:100.16:128:14Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:123.54:493.610:33-0.111:050.26:138:13Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:013.35:463.711:21-0.16:148:12First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:553.26:473.812:070.312:16-0.16:148:11First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:543.07:503.81:110.41:14-0.16:158:11First Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:572.98:553.92:160.52:15-0.16:168:10Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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 8:05 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 90% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Gibbous (90% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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