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 4h 35m 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 - May 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:163.26:362.412:580.66:167:51Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:123.27:392.612:480.41:510.56:157:52Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:103.18:422.81:530.42:420.46:147:53Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:083.19:443.12:570.33:320.26:137:54Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:053.110:413.54:000.24:200.06:127:54Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:583.111:323.84:590.15:07-0.26:117:55Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:483.05:550.05:53-0.36:107:56New Moon7Thu
8Fri12:224.112:363.06:49-0.16:41-0.46:097:57New Moon8Fri
9Sat1:124.21:253.07:42-0.27:30-0.56:087:58New Moon9Sat
10Sun2:034.32:172.98:34-0.28:22-0.56:077:58New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:564.23:102.99:25-0.19:14-0.46:067:59Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue3:504.14:062.810:170.010:09-0.36:058:00Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:453.95:052.811:130.111:08-0.16:058:01Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:433.76:092.812:110.26:048:02First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:423.47:142.812:130.11:090.26:038:02First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:403.28:172.91:200.32:050.26:028:03First Quarter16Sat
17Sun8:383.09:183.02:240.42:570.26:028:04First Quarter17Sun
18Mon9:352.910:143.13:260.43:470.26:018:05Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:282.811:033.34:240.44:320.26:008:05Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:152.711:453.45:160.45:140.26:008:06Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:562.66:030.45:530.25:598:07Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:233.412:342.56:460.46:300.25:598:08Full Moon22Fri
23Sat1:003.51:102.57:280.47:070.35:588:08Full Moon23Sat
24Sun1:363.51:452.48:070.47:430.35:578:09Full Moon24Sun
25Mon2:133.52:202.48:460.48:200.35:578:10Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:503.52:572.49:240.48:580.35:578:10Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:283.53:362.410:030.59:380.35:568:11Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:093.44:222.410:460.510:240.35:568:12Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:543.45:152.511:330.411:190.45:558:12Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat5:443.36:142.712:230.45:558:13Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:363.27:142.912:230.41:130.25:558:14Third Quarter31Sun
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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