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 3h 25m 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 - Jun 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:313.18:153.11:290.42:020.15:548:14Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:283.09:163.42:340.32:520.05:548:15Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:282.910:163.73:380.33:42-0.25:548:15Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:272.811:114.04:390.24:34-0.35:538:16Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:222.85:370.15:26-0.45:538:17Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:044.212:142.86:330.06:18-0.55:538:17New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:564.21:072.87:270.07:11-0.55:538:18New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:494.22:012.88:190.08:05-0.45:538:18New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:424.12:562.89:100.08:59-0.35:538:19Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:344.03:522.810:000.09:53-0.25:538:19Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu4:253.84:492.810:500.110:500.05:538:20Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:183.55:482.911:430.111:500.25:538:20First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:113.36:472.912:350.15:538:20First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:043.17:443.012:530.41:260.25:538:21First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:562.98:403.11:540.52:140.25:538:21First Quarter15Mon
16Tue8:502.79:353.22:530.53:020.25:538:22Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:442.510:273.33:510.63:490.25:538:22Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:362.411:133.34:450.64:340.25:538:22Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:212.411:553.45:340.55:170.25:538:22Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:022.46:200.55:580.25:538:23Full Moon20Sat
21Sun12:343.412:402.37:030.56:380.25:548:23Full Moon21Sun
22Mon1:133.51:182.37:440.57:170.25:548:23Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:513.51:562.48:240.57:570.25:548:23Full Moon23Tue
24Wed2:293.52:362.49:020.48:380.25:548:23Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:073.53:182.59:400.49:210.25:558:24Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:473.54:042.710:190.310:080.25:558:24Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:293.44:562.811:010.211:020.35:558:24Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:153.35:523.011:460.15:568:24Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:053.26:503.212:040.312:350.05:568:24Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:593.07:503.41:090.41:26-0.15:578:24Third Quarter30Tue
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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