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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:20 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 7:10 pm (3.2 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 - Apr 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:103.85:282.911:370.011:41-0.36:537:28Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:113.76:332.912:390.06:517:28Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:143.57:402.912:47-0.21:420.16:507:29Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:193.48:493.01:54-0.12:430.06:487:30Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri9:243.49:563.13:00-0.13:420.06:477:31Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:253.310:553.34:05-0.14:38-0.16:467:32Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:203.311:473.45:05-0.15:28-0.16:447:32Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:083.25:59-0.16:14-0.26:437:33New Moon8Mon
9Tue12:343.512:523.16:48-0.16:58-0.16:427:34New Moon9Tue
10Wed1:173.51:343.07:340.07:39-0.16:407:35New Moon10Wed
11Thu1:583.52:142.98:170.08:180.06:397:35New Moon11Thu
12Fri2:383.52:532.88:580.18:560.06:387:36Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:173.53:302.79:380.29:340.16:377:37Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun3:563.44:092.610:190.310:140.26:357:38Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:383.34:522.611:030.410:590.36:347:39Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:243.25:412.511:530.511:510.46:337:39First Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:143.16:352.512:460.56:317:40First Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:073.07:332.612:490.41:390.56:307:41First Quarter18Thu
19Fri8:023.08:312.71:470.52:300.56:297:42First Quarter19Fri
20Sat8:582.99:292.82:450.43:200.46:287:43Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:532.910:233.13:420.44:080.36:277:43Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:433.011:113.34:370.34:530.16:257:44Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:283.011:563.65:280.25:360.06:247:45Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:123.06:170.06:19-0.26:237:46Full Moon24Wed
25Thu12:403.812:553.17:06-0.17:04-0.36:227:47Full Moon25Thu
26Fri1:274.01:423.17:55-0.27:51-0.46:217:47Full Moon26Fri
27Sat2:154.12:313.18:44-0.28:40-0.56:207:48Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun3:064.13:233.19:33-0.29:31-0.46:197:49Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon3:594.14:183.110:25-0.110:26-0.36:177:50Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue4:543.95:193.111:21-0.111:27-0.26:167:51Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 10:15 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 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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