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 (tomorrow) : 3:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 42m at 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 - Jan 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:432.21:153.26:450.07:450.27:135:06New Moon1Fri
2Sat1:212.21:513.27:240.08:210.17:145:07Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun2:002.32:263.28:040.08:560.17:145:08Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon2:422.43:043.18:470.09:330.07:145:08Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue3:282.63:443.09:350.010:14-0.17:145:09Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:182.74:302.810:310.110:59-0.27:145:10First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:142.95:212.611:350.211:49-0.27:145:11First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:133.16:172.512:390.27:145:12First Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:143.27:182.312:42-0.31:440.27:145:13First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:193.48:252.31:38-0.42:500.17:145:14Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:233.69:312.32:37-0.53:520.07:145:15Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:223.710:312.43:37-0.64:50-0.17:145:15Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:173.811:272.54:35-0.75:44-0.27:135:16Full Moon13Wed
14Thu12:093.85:32-0.76:36-0.37:135:17Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:222.61:003.76:28-0.77:25-0.47:135:18Full Moon15Fri
16Sat1:172.71:493.67:22-0.78:11-0.47:135:19Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:102.82:363.48:15-0.68:55-0.57:125:20Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon3:012.93:223.29:06-0.49:39-0.47:125:21Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:532.94:082.99:59-0.210:25-0.47:125:22Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:462.94:562.710:550.011:13-0.37:115:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:392.95:472.411:540.27:115:24Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:332.96:392.212:02-0.212:520.37:115:25Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:292.97:342.112:53-0.11:510.47:105:26Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun8:272.98:332.01:440.02:490.47:105:27Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:232.99:302.02:370.03:450.47:095:28Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:143.010:192.03:290.04:350.37:085:29Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:583.011:022.14:17-0.15:210.37:085:30Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:383.111:432.15:02-0.16:020.27:075:31New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:163.15:44-0.16:410.17:075:32New Moon29Fri
30Sat12:212.212:513.16:26-0.27:160.07:065:33New Moon30Sat
31Sun1:002.41:263.17:07-0.27:50-0.17:055:34New Moon31Sun
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 12:12 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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