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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:59 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 11m at 11:37 pm (3.4 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 - Dec 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:333.48:412.82:050.12:570.46:564:55Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:283.79:372.82:540.03:530.36:574:55Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:203.910:282.83:44-0.24:460.26:584:55Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:094.111:182.94:34-0.35:380.16:584:55New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:594.25:25-0.56:29-0.16:594:55New Moon5Sat
6Sun12:102.912:514.26:18-0.57:20-0.17:004:55New Moon6Sun
7Mon1:043.01:424.27:12-0.58:10-0.27:014:55Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue2:003.12:344.08:07-0.58:59-0.27:024:55Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed2:573.13:273.89:03-0.49:51-0.27:024:56Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu3:573.24:223.610:03-0.210:45-0.27:034:56First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:593.25:193.311:070.011:41-0.27:044:56First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:013.26:163.112:130.27:054:56First Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:023.37:152.812:36-0.21:170.37:054:56First Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:033.38:142.61:30-0.22:190.37:064:57Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:013.49:122.52:23-0.13:180.37:074:57Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:543.410:052.53:14-0.14:130.37:074:57Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:413.410:502.44:030.05:010.37:084:58Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:233.411:322.44:470.05:460.37:084:58Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:023.45:290.06:270.37:094:59Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:112.412:403.36:100.07:060.27:094:59Full Moon20Sun
21Mon12:492.41:173.36:490.07:430.27:105:00Full Moon21Mon
22Tue1:272.41:523.37:280.08:190.27:105:00Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed2:042.42:263.28:070.18:540.17:115:01Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu2:442.53:023.18:470.19:310.17:115:01Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:262.63:403.09:320.210:110.07:125:02Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:132.74:232.910:230.310:550.07:125:02Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:052.85:112.711:220.311:42-0.17:125:03Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:002.96:032.612:230.37:135:04Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:583.16:592.512:32-0.11:250.37:135:05Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed7:593.38:012.41:25-0.22:270.27:135:05Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:013.59:092.52:20-0.43:280.17:135:06Waning Crescent31Thu
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 2:48 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 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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