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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 3:20 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 43m at 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 - Nov 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:133.310:293.23:570.74:250.87:286:12Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:593.611:133.24:380.65:160.67:296:11Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:413.811:533.15:180.46:030.57:306:10Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:224.15:560.36:500.47:316:09Full Moon4Fri
5Sat12:333.11:054.26:370.27:360.47:316:08Full Moon5Sat
6Sun1:143.112:504.36:200.07:240.36:325:08Full Moon6Sun
7Mon12:593.11:394.47:060.08:120.36:335:07Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:493.12:304.37:560.09:020.46:345:06Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:433.03:254.28:490.09:570.46:355:05Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu3:423.04:244.09:490.110:560.46:365:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:493.15:263.810:570.311:570.46:375:04Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:593.16:293.612:080.46:385:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:073.37:313.412:550.31:180.46:395:02Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon8:133.58:323.31:510.22:240.56:405:02Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue9:143.79:303.22:450.23:270.46:415:01Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:073.810:213.13:350.14:230.46:425:01Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:543.911:072.94:210.15:140.46:435:00New Moon17Thu
18Fri11:373.911:492.85:050.16:010.46:444:59New Moon18Fri
19Sat12:183.95:460.26:450.46:454:59New Moon19Sat
20Sun12:292.712:573.86:260.27:260.56:464:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon1:082.71:363.77:060.38:050.56:474:58Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:462.62:153.67:450.38:440.66:484:58Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:252.62:553.58:240.49:250.66:494:57Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:062.53:373.49:070.510:090.66:504:57Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:532.54:223.39:550.610:570.66:514:57Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat4:472.65:103.110:510.711:460.66:514:56First Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:432.76:003.011:530.76:524:56First Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:402.86:512.912:340.512:530.76:534:56First Quarter28Mon
29Tue7:353.07:442.81:200.41:530.66:544:56First Quarter29Tue
30Wed8:303.28:382.72:050.32:510.66:554:55Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 12:16 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 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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