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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 15m at 3:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:13 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jul 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:352.79:263.52:450.42:470.05:578:24Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:352.610:233.53:450.53:400.05:578:24Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:322.511:143.54:430.54:310.15:588:23Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:222.55:350.55:190.25:588:23Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:003.512:072.56:220.56:040.25:598:23Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:423.512:482.57:060.56:470.25:598:23Full Moon6Mon
7Tue1:213.51:282.57:470.57:280.26:008:23Full Moon7Tue
8Wed1:583.42:072.58:240.58:080.36:008:23Full Moon8Wed
9Thu2:343.42:452.68:590.48:480.36:018:22Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri3:083.43:242.79:340.49:280.36:028:22Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:433.34:042.810:080.310:100.46:028:22Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:183.24:473.010:440.310:580.56:038:21Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:573.15:353.111:240.311:520.66:038:21Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:412.96:273.212:080.26:048:20Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:292.87:233.412:520.612:560.26:058:20Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:232.78:223.51:520.61:480.16:058:20Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:222.69:253.72:540.62:430.06:068:19Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:272.610:273.83:560.63:42-0.16:078:19Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:322.711:244.04:550.54:41-0.26:078:18Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:322.85:510.35:39-0.36:088:17New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:184.112:283.06:430.26:37-0.46:098:17New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:094.21:243.27:340.07:34-0.46:098:16New Moon22Wed
23Thu2:004.12:203.48:23-0.18:29-0.36:108:16New Moon23Thu
24Fri2:504.03:153.59:10-0.29:24-0.26:118:15Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat3:393.84:093.69:56-0.210:180.06:118:14Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:283.65:043.710:43-0.211:150.26:128:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:183.36:003.711:33-0.16:138:13First Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:113.16:573.612:140.412:250.06:148:12First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:052.97:543.51:150.51:190.16:148:11First Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:022.78:533.52:150.72:140.26:158:10First Quarter30Thu
31Fri9:022.69:533.53:150.73:090.36:168:10Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 6:17 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 Waxing 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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