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 1h 03m 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 - May 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:543.86:243.112:210.06:157:51Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:553.67:293.112:330.01:210.06:147:52Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:573.48:353.21:400.12:190.06:137:53Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat8:583.29:383.32:460.13:15-0.16:127:54Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:593.110:363.43:490.24:09-0.16:117:55Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:543.011:273.54:480.24:59-0.16:107:55Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:432.95:410.25:450.06:107:56Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:123.612:272.96:300.26:280.06:097:57New Moon8Wed
9Thu12:543.61:082.87:140.27:080.16:087:58New Moon9Thu
10Fri1:343.61:472.77:560.27:470.16:077:59New Moon10Fri
11Sat2:123.52:252.78:360.38:250.16:067:59New Moon11Sat
12Sun2:503.53:022.69:150.39:040.26:058:00Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:273.43:412.69:530.39:430.36:048:01Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:063.44:222.610:340.410:260.36:048:02Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:473.35:092.611:190.411:150.46:038:02Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:333.26:012.612:070.46:028:03First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:223.16:562.712:110.512:570.46:018:04First Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:133.07:522.91:100.51:460.36:018:05First Quarter18Sat
19Sun8:062.98:493.02:090.52:340.26:008:06First Quarter19Sun
20Mon9:022.99:463.33:080.43:230.16:008:06Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:582.810:393.54:060.34:110.05:598:07Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:512.911:293.85:010.25:00-0.25:588:08Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:412.95:530.15:48-0.35:588:08Full Moon23Thu
24Fri12:184.012:303.06:450.06:38-0.45:578:09Full Moon24Fri
25Sat1:074.21:213.07:36-0.17:29-0.55:578:10Full Moon25Sat
26Sun1:594.22:153.18:27-0.28:22-0.55:568:11Full Moon26Sun
27Mon2:514.23:103.19:18-0.39:16-0.55:568:11Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:444.14:073.210:09-0.310:12-0.35:558:12Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:383.95:073.211:02-0.211:12-0.25:558:13Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:343.76:093.211:58-0.25:558:13Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:323.57:123.312:170.012:55-0.25:548:14Third Quarter31Fri
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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