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 5h 43m 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 - Nov 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:383.24:164.39:410.010:430.47:276:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:323.14:124.19:350.210:400.66:285:12Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:323.05:113.810:360.411:400.76:295:11Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:373.06:113.611:410.66:305:10Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:413.07:103.512:390.712:470.76:315:09Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:443.08:093.31:350.71:500.76:325:08Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:453.29:043.22:270.62:500.76:335:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:373.39:533.13:140.63:450.76:345:06Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:223.510:353.03:570.54:330.76:355:06Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:013.611:132.94:360.55:180.66:365:05Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:373.611:482.85:120.56:000.66:375:04New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:123.75:470.56:390.66:385:03New Moon12Wed
13Thu12:222.812:463.76:210.57:180.66:395:03New Moon13Thu
14Fri12:552.71:223.76:560.57:560.66:405:02New Moon14Fri
15Sat1:292.71:593.77:310.48:350.66:415:01Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun2:062.62:403.78:090.49:170.76:415:01Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:482.63:253.78:520.410:040.76:425:00Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:382.64:153.69:420.510:570.66:435:00Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:372.75:113.510:450.511:520.56:444:59First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:432.86:103.411:540.56:454:59First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:483.07:093.312:460.41:030.56:464:58First Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:523.38:103.21:370.22:090.46:474:58Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:543.69:103.12:290.13:130.36:484:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:514.010:053.13:20-0.14:130.16:494:57Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:434.210:563.14:10-0.35:080.06:504:57Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:344.411:463.04:59-0.46:020.06:514:56Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:244.45:49-0.46:540.06:524:56Full Moon27Thu
28Fri12:373.01:154.36:40-0.47:440.06:534:56Full Moon28Fri
29Sat1:282.92:064.27:31-0.38:340.16:544:56Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:202.82:563.98:22-0.29:230.26:554:56Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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