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 4h 49m 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 - Aug 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:152.710:013.43:220.73:220.36:178:09Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:122.710:533.44:180.74:150.46:178:08Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:032.711:383.55:090.75:040.46:188:07Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:482.85:550.75:490.46:198:06Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:193.512:292.86:370.66:320.46:208:05New Moon5Mon
6Tue12:573.51:072.97:160.67:130.46:208:04New Moon6Tue
7Wed1:323.51:453.07:530.57:530.36:218:03New Moon7Wed
8Thu2:073.52:223.18:280.48:340.36:228:02New Moon8Thu
9Fri2:413.53:013.39:020.39:140.46:238:01Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat3:163.43:423.49:370.39:570.46:238:00Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:543.44:273.510:150.210:450.56:247:59Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:373.35:183.610:590.211:410.56:257:58First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:263.26:153.711:500.26:267:57First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:223.17:163.812:420.612:470.26:267:56First Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:243.08:203.81:450.61:480.16:277:54First Quarter15Thu
16Fri8:313.09:273.92:480.62:500.16:287:53Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:413.110:304.03:510.53:540.06:297:52Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:463.311:274.14:500.44:55-0.16:297:51Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:443.55:450.25:53-0.16:307:50Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:194.112:383.76:360.16:49-0.16:317:48Full Moon20Tue
21Wed1:084.11:303.87:250.07:42-0.16:327:47Full Moon21Wed
22Thu1:574.02:213.98:110.08:330.06:327:46Full Moon22Thu
23Fri2:433.93:103.98:560.09:220.16:337:45Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat3:293.73:583.99:400.010:110.36:347:43Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:143.54:473.810:240.211:010.56:357:42Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:013.35:383.711:120.311:550.76:357:41Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:513.16:313.612:030.46:367:40Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:443.07:273.512:510.812:570.66:377:38Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:392.98:243.51:480.91:520.66:377:37Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri8:372.99:223.52:441.02:480.76:387:36Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:372.910:173.53:401.03:430.76:397:34Waning Crescent31Sat
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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