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 : 2:30 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 8:16 am (2.8 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 - Dec 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:343.78:473.02:01-0.22:530.26:554:56Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:333.99:462.92:56-0.33:540.26:564:55Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:274.010:402.93:50-0.34:500.16:574:55Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:184.111:292.84:41-0.35:430.16:584:55New Moon4Sat
5Sun12:064.05:31-0.36:320.16:594:55New Moon5Sun
6Mon12:182.812:523.96:19-0.27:190.17:004:55New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:052.71:373.87:06-0.28:030.17:004:55Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:522.72:213.67:52-0.18:450.27:014:55Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu2:372.73:033.58:370.19:270.27:024:56Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri3:242.73:463.39:230.210:110.37:034:56Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:132.74:313.110:140.410:570.37:034:56First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:052.75:182.911:100.511:450.37:044:56First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:582.86:072.712:090.57:054:56First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:522.86:582.512:320.31:070.67:064:57First Quarter14Tue
15Wed7:462.97:522.41:190.22:050.67:064:57Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:413.18:462.32:060.23:010.57:074:57Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:323.29:372.32:530.13:540.57:074:58Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:183.310:222.33:390.14:420.47:084:58Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:013.511:052.44:240.05:280.37:094:58Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:423.611:472.45:08-0.16:130.27:094:59Full Moon20Mon
21Tue12:253.75:52-0.26:570.17:104:59Full Moon21Tue
22Wed12:322.51:093.76:40-0.37:40-0.17:105:00Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:212.71:543.77:29-0.48:23-0.27:115:00Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri2:122.82:413.68:20-0.49:08-0.37:115:01Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:063.03:303.59:14-0.39:56-0.47:115:01Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:043.14:223.310:14-0.210:48-0.47:125:02Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:053.25:193.011:19-0.111:43-0.57:125:03Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:083.36:182.812:260.07:135:03Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:113.47:202.612:39-0.51:310.17:135:04Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu8:143.58:242.51:36-0.52:360.17:135:05Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:163.69:272.52:33-0.53:380.17:135:05Waning Crescent31Fri
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 11:23 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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