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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 53m at 3:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:13 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:172.911:483.65:200.95:180.66:407:33Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:593.16:010.96:030.66:407:32Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:253.612:383.26:390.86:450.66:417:30Full Moon3Thu
4Fri1:003.51:143.47:140.77:260.66:427:29Full Moon4Fri
5Sat1:333.51:503.57:470.68:070.66:427:27Full Moon5Sat
6Sun2:063.42:263.78:190.58:460.66:437:26Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon2:393.43:043.88:520.59:270.66:447:25Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:153.33:463.99:280.410:120.76:457:23Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:543.24:334.010:070.411:020.86:457:22Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:403.25:284.010:550.46:467:20Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:343.16:304.012:010.911:53 AM0.46:477:19Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:383.07:353.91:050.912:590.46:477:18Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:483.08:434.02:090.92:070.46:487:16Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon9:013.29:494.03:120.83:150.46:497:15Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:113.410:494.04:110.74:200.36:507:13Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:113.711:424.05:060.55:210.26:507:12Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:053.95:550.36:180.26:517:10New Moon17Thu
18Fri12:314.012:554.16:420.27:110.26:527:09New Moon18Fri
19Sat1:183.91:444.37:270.18:020.26:527:08New Moon19Sat
20Sun2:043.72:314.38:110.18:510.36:537:06Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon2:483.63:174.28:540.29:370.56:547:05Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:323.44:044.19:370.310:240.66:557:03Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:173.34:524.010:210.511:140.86:557:02Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:043.15:433.811:100.66:567:00First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:573.06:393.712:091.012:050.86:576:59First Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:542.97:363.61:061.11:040.96:586:58First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:532.98:353.52:031.12:030.96:586:56First Quarter27Sun
28Mon8:552.99:333.52:591.13:020.96:596:55Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:543.010:253.53:511.13:590.97:006:53Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:453.211:103.54:381.04:500.87:016:52Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 67% 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 First Quarter (67% 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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