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 : in 5h 40m at 2:30 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:012.96:573.712:321.012:240.66:397:33Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:002.97:593.71:331.01:250.56:407:32Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:062.99:043.82:341.02:280.56:417:31Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:173.010:073.93:340.93:320.46:427:29Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:233.311:034.04:300.74:340.26:427:28Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:213.611:544.15:210.55:330.16:437:26Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:143.96:090.36:290.06:447:25New Moon7Tue
8Wed12:424.11:064.16:560.17:240.06:447:24New Moon8Wed
9Thu1:314.01:584.37:430.08:170.06:457:22New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:193.92:494.48:30-0.19:090.16:467:21Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:073.83:414.49:16-0.110:000.36:477:19Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:563.64:344.310:040.010:540.56:477:18Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:483.45:294.210:560.211:510.76:487:16First Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:443.26:284.011:530.46:497:15First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:443.17:293.812:520.812:540.56:497:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:463.08:303.71:530.91:560.66:507:12First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:493.09:313.62:521.02:560.76:517:11Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:523.110:273.63:491.03:550.76:527:09Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:463.211:153.64:400.94:490.76:527:08Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:323.311:563.55:240.95:370.76:537:06Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:123.46:040.86:210.76:547:05Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:333.512:493.66:400.87:020.76:547:04Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:073.41:243.77:140.77:420.76:557:02Full Moon23Thu
24Fri1:403.41:583.77:470.78:200.76:567:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat2:113.32:333.88:200.78:580.76:576:59Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:443.23:093.98:530.69:370.86:576:58Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon3:183.23:493.99:280.610:200.96:586:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:563.14:353.910:070.611:090.96:596:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:423.15:283.910:550.67:006:54Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:383.06:283.912:061.011:55 AM0.77:006:52Third Quarter30Thu
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 5:47 pm — 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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