Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 50m at 3:21 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:13 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jun 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:403.76:133.012:070.05:548:15First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:383.47:173.112:190.11:030.05:548:15First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:353.28:193.21:260.21:570.05:548:16First Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:333.09:193.32:300.32:490.05:538:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:312.810:163.43:330.43:390.05:538:17Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:262.711:063.54:320.44:280.05:538:18Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue11:162.611:503.55:250.45:130.15:538:18Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:002.56:130.45:550.15:538:19Full Moon8Wed
9Thu12:323.512:402.46:580.46:360.25:538:19Full Moon9Thu
10Fri1:113.51:192.47:400.47:160.25:538:19Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:503.51:572.48:190.57:550.25:538:20Full Moon11Sat
12Sun2:273.42:342.48:580.58:340.35:538:20Full Moon12Sun
13Mon3:053.43:132.49:350.59:140.35:538:21Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:423.43:542.510:130.49:550.35:538:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:203.34:402.510:530.410:420.45:538:21Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:013.25:302.711:350.411:360.55:538:22Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:463.16:242.812:200.35:538:22Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:343.07:183.012:370.51:060.25:538:22Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:242.88:143.21:380.51:520.15:538:23Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:192.79:133.52:400.52:400.05:548:23Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:172.610:123.73:410.43:32-0.15:548:23Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:182.611:083.94:410.34:25-0.25:548:23Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:142.65:370.25:19-0.35:548:23Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:014.112:082.76:320.26:14-0.45:558:23New Moon24Fri
25Sat12:544.21:032.87:250.17:10-0.55:558:24New Moon25Sat
26Sun1:474.22:002.98:170.08:07-0.55:558:24New Moon26Sun
27Mon2:404.12:573.09:07-0.19:03-0.45:568:24Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:324.03:553.19:56-0.19:59-0.25:568:24Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:233.84:533.210:45-0.110:570.05:568:24Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:153.55:523.311:37-0.15:578:24First Quarter30Thu
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 6:17 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 76% 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 Waxing Gibbous (76% 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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