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 3h 35m 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 - Jul 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:562.98:433.41:580.42:11-0.15:578:24Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue8:532.89:413.42:580.53:040.05:578:24Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:512.610:353.43:560.53:560.15:588:23Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:442.611:233.44:510.54:450.15:588:23Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:322.65:400.55:310.25:598:23Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:063.512:152.66:260.56:140.25:598:23New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:463.512:552.67:080.56:550.26:008:23New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:243.41:332.67:470.47:360.26:008:23New Moon8Mon
9Tue2:003.42:112.78:250.48:150.26:018:22New Moon9Tue
10Wed2:353.42:492.79:000.38:540.36:028:22Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:103.43:282.99:350.39:350.36:028:22Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri3:453.34:103.010:120.210:190.36:038:21Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat4:233.34:553.110:510.211:080.46:038:21Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun5:053.25:473.211:340.16:048:20First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:543.16:423.412:050.512:230.16:058:20First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:473.07:413.51:060.51:160.06:058:20First Quarter16Tue
17Wed7:452.98:433.62:080.52:11-0.16:068:19First Quarter17Wed
18Thu8:492.89:473.83:100.43:09-0.16:078:19Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:552.910:474.04:120.44:08-0.26:078:18Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat10:583.011:424.15:100.25:07-0.36:088:17Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun11:553.16:050.16:04-0.46:098:17Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:354.212:513.36:580.07:00-0.46:098:16Full Moon22Mon
23Tue1:264.21:463.47:48-0.17:55-0.46:108:16Full Moon23Tue
24Wed2:174.12:403.58:37-0.28:49-0.36:118:15Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu3:063.93:333.69:24-0.39:41-0.26:128:14Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri3:553.84:263.610:11-0.210:340.06:128:14Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:443.55:203.610:59-0.111:300.26:138:13Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:343.36:153.511:500.06:148:12Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:273.17:113.512:280.412:420.16:148:11Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:212.98:073.41:270.61:360.26:158:10Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed8:162.89:043.42:250.72:290.36:168:10Third Quarter31Wed
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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