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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 1:40 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 7:22 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Sep 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:373.81:583.77:480.38:100.36:407:33Full Moon1Sat
2Sun2:183.62:403.78:280.38:530.46:407:31Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:573.53:203.79:060.49:350.56:417:30Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:353.44:013.79:430.510:170.76:427:28Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:133.24:443.710:220.511:030.86:437:27Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu4:543.15:313.611:050.611:530.96:437:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:403.06:223.511:550.76:447:24Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:322.97:183.512:491.012:500.86:457:23Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:282.98:153.51:451.11:460.86:457:21Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon8:282.99:133.52:411.12:420.86:467:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:293.010:083.63:361.03:380.76:477:19Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:243.110:563.64:260.94:320.76:487:17Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:133.311:393.75:110.85:220.56:487:16Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:563.65:530.66:090.46:497:14New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:203.712:393.86:330.56:570.36:507:13New Moon15Sat
16Sun1:003.81:234.17:130.37:440.36:507:11New Moon16Sun
17Mon1:423.82:094.27:550.28:320.26:517:10New Moon17Mon
18Tue2:263.72:584.48:390.19:210.36:527:09Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:133.73:494.49:250.010:130.46:537:07Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:033.64:444.410:150.111:090.56:537:06Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:593.55:444.311:110.26:547:04First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:013.46:474.112:100.612:150.36:557:03First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:083.37:524.01:140.71:220.46:567:01First Quarter23Sun
24Mon8:163.38:573.92:170.72:280.46:567:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:253.410:013.93:180.63:340.56:576:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:283.610:573.84:160.64:350.56:586:57Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:223.711:463.85:080.55:300.56:586:56Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:103.85:540.56:210.56:596:54Full Moon28Fri
29Sat12:303.712:533.96:370.57:070.57:006:53Full Moon29Sat
30Sun1:113.61:333.97:170.57:500.67:016:52Full Moon30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656502)

Common Questions About Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides

Show All
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 10:31 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA