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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 45m at 1:20 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:22 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Jan 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:402.62:593.18:480.09:28-0.17:145:07Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:252.73:403.09:350.010:10-0.27:145:07Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:152.84:272.910:300.110:58-0.27:145:08Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:113.05:202.811:310.111:50-0.37:145:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:113.16:172.612:350.17:145:10Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:133.27:202.512:45-0.41:390.17:145:11Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:173.48:262.51:42-0.52:430.07:145:11Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:213.69:322.62:41-0.63:44-0.17:145:12Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:183.710:312.73:41-0.74:41-0.27:145:13Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:123.811:262.84:38-0.85:35-0.47:145:14New Moon10Thu
11Fri12:043.85:33-0.86:27-0.57:145:15New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:202.912:543.86:28-0.87:16-0.67:145:16New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:143.01:433.77:21-0.78:03-0.67:135:17Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon2:063.02:313.58:13-0.68:49-0.67:135:18Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:583.03:183.39:04-0.59:35-0.57:135:19Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:493.04:053.09:56-0.310:22-0.47:135:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:433.04:552.810:51-0.111:13-0.37:125:21First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:372.95:462.611:500.17:125:22First Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:322.96:402.412:04-0.312:480.27:125:23First Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:282.97:362.212:56-0.21:460.37:115:24First Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:262.98:342.21:48-0.12:430.37:115:25Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:212.99:302.12:41-0.13:380.37:105:26Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:103.010:182.23:32-0.14:270.27:105:27Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:543.011:022.24:19-0.15:120.27:095:28Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:333.111:422.35:03-0.25:530.17:095:29Full Moon25Fri
26Sat12:103.15:45-0.26:320.07:085:30Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:202.412:463.16:26-0.27:08-0.17:085:31Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:582.51:213.17:07-0.37:44-0.27:075:32Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:372.71:563.17:48-0.38:19-0.37:065:33Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:182.82:343.08:31-0.38:56-0.47:065:34Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:022.93:152.99:17-0.29:38-0.47:055:35Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 4:21 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 48% 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 (48% 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.

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