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 5h 07m 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 - Oct 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:293.411:493.55:190.95:370.87:016:51Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:083.65:570.86:210.77:026:49Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:253.412:443.86:320.77:030.77:036:48Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:593.41:203.97:060.67:450.67:046:46Full Moon4Sun
5Mon1:333.41:584.17:410.58:270.67:046:45Full Moon5Mon
6Tue2:103.32:394.28:180.49:100.67:056:44Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed2:493.33:244.28:580.49:550.77:066:42Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:333.24:144.29:430.410:460.77:076:41Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:243.25:104.110:350.411:440.87:076:40Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:233.16:124.111:370.57:086:38Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:323.17:174.012:470.812:470.57:096:37Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon7:433.28:233.91:490.71:570.57:106:36Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue8:543.49:273.82:490.63:060.57:116:34Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:003.710:283.83:460.54:120.47:116:33Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:593.911:213.74:390.35:120.47:126:32Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:514.25:280.26:070.37:136:31New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:093.612:384.36:140.26:580.37:146:29New Moon17Sat
18Sun12:553.51:244.36:580.27:470.47:156:28New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:393.42:084.37:420.28:320.47:166:27New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:233.32:514.28:240.39:160.67:176:26Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:053.13:354.09:060.49:590.77:176:24Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:473.04:193.99:480.510:440.87:186:23Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:322.95:063.710:340.711:340.97:196:22Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat5:222.95:583.611:260.87:206:21First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:182.86:523.412:281.012:250.97:216:20First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:172.97:473.31:221.01:260.97:226:19First Quarter26Mon
27Tue8:162.98:413.32:140.92:260.97:236:18First Quarter27Tue
28Wed9:143.19:353.23:030.93:230.97:246:17Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:073.310:243.23:490.84:180.87:256:16Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:543.511:083.14:320.75:080.77:256:15Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:353.711:473.15:120.65:550.67:266:14Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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