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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 29m at 9:04 pm (3.3 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 - Apr 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:553.93:113.09:16-0.29:15-0.46:537:27Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:433.83:572.810:04-0.110:01-0.26:527:28Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:313.64:452.710:530.110:50-0.16:507:29Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:233.45:382.611:460.311:440.16:497:30Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:173.36:352.512:420.46:487:31Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:143.17:342.512:430.31:390.56:467:31Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:113.08:352.51:430.42:340.56:457:32Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu9:092.99:352.62:430.43:270.56:437:33Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:042.910:292.73:410.44:160.46:427:34Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:532.911:162.94:360.45:000.46:417:34Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:352.811:563.15:250.35:400.36:397:35Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:132.86:100.36:160.26:387:36New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:333.212:482.86:520.26:520.26:377:37New Moon13Tue
14Wed1:093.41:222.77:340.27:270.16:367:38New Moon14Wed
15Thu1:463.51:572.78:140.28:030.06:347:38New Moon15Thu
16Fri2:243.62:342.78:550.28:410.06:337:39Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat3:053.73:152.79:370.29:23-0.16:327:40Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun3:503.74:012.710:230.210:10-0.16:317:41Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon4:413.74:552.711:150.311:050.06:297:42Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue5:373.65:582.712:130.36:287:42First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:393.57:062.812:110.11:130.26:277:43First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:413.48:143.01:200.12:110.16:267:44First Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:453.39:223.22:290.13:080.06:257:45Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:483.310:243.53:360.04:02-0.16:237:46Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:463.211:203.74:390.04:54-0.26:227:46Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:383.25:37-0.15:44-0.36:217:47Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:113.912:273.16:31-0.16:31-0.46:207:48Full Moon27Tue
28Wed12:594.01:153.07:23-0.17:18-0.36:197:49Full Moon28Wed
29Thu1:474.02:022.98:12-0.18:04-0.36:187:50Full Moon29Thu
30Fri2:333.92:482.88:580.08:49-0.26:177:50Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 12:12 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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