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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 17m at 4:19 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:08 am (2.5 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 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:543.06:343.812:090.712:050.57:276:12Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:043.17:373.71:090.61:170.57:286:11Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:133.38:403.62:060.52:260.57:296:10Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat9:203.69:423.53:020.33:340.47:306:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:213.99:403.42:560.23:370.46:315:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:164.110:323.33:470.14:350.36:325:08Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:064.311:203.24:350.05:280.26:335:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:534.35:220.06:190.26:345:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:073.212:394.36:080.07:070.36:355:05New Moon9Thu
10Fri12:533.11:254.26:530.17:520.46:365:05Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:383.02:104.07:380.28:360.56:375:04Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:232.92:553.88:220.39:210.66:385:03Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:092.83:413.79:080.410:080.76:395:03Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:582.74:303.59:580.610:590.76:405:02First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:532.75:213.310:550.711:510.76:415:01First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:502.76:133.211:560.86:425:01First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:472.87:053.012:410.712:560.86:435:00First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:443.07:582.91:290.61:550.86:445:00First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:383.18:502.82:150.62:520.76:454:59Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:283.39:382.72:590.53:440.76:464:59Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:113.510:202.73:410.44:320.66:474:58Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:523.710:592.74:210.35:180.56:474:58Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:313.811:372.74:590.26:020.46:484:57Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:123.95:390.16:460.46:494:57Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:172.712:554.06:220.07:300.36:504:57Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:012.71:414.07:080.08:150.36:514:56Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:502.82:294.07:57-0.19:020.26:524:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue2:432.83:203.98:490.09:520.26:534:56Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:422.94:153.79:480.110:460.16:544:56Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:463.05:133.510:550.211:430.06:554:56Third 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 7:13 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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