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 6h 01m 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 - Sep 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:323.011:053.54:320.94:350.66:407:33Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:193.111:473.65:180.85:230.66:407:31Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:013.26:000.86:070.66:417:30New Moon3Tue
4Wed12:253.612:393.46:390.76:500.56:427:29New Moon4Wed
5Thu1:013.61:173.57:150.67:310.56:427:27New Moon5Thu
6Fri1:363.61:553.77:510.58:130.56:437:26New Moon6Fri
7Sat2:113.62:343.88:270.48:550.56:447:25Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:493.53:163.99:040.39:390.56:457:23Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon3:293.54:034.09:440.310:270.56:457:22Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:143.44:544.110:300.311:220.66:467:20Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:063.35:534.011:240.36:477:19First Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:073.36:564.012:230.712:260.36:477:18First Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:133.38:024.01:260.71:320.36:487:16First Quarter13Fri
14Sat8:223.39:084.02:290.72:380.36:497:15Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:323.410:124.03:310.63:440.36:507:13Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:363.611:094.04:290.54:460.26:507:12Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:333.85:230.35:430.26:517:10Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:004.012:244.06:120.26:370.26:527:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu12:484.01:134.16:590.27:280.26:527:08Full Moon19Thu
20Fri1:343.92:004.27:440.28:160.36:537:06Full Moon20Fri
21Sat2:193.72:454.18:270.29:020.46:547:05Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:023.63:294.19:080.39:460.56:557:03Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon3:453.44:134.09:500.410:320.76:557:02Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:283.35:003.810:340.611:200.86:567:00Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:153.25:503.711:220.76:576:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:063.16:443.612:141.012:160.86:586:58Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri7:023.07:393.51:091.01:140.96:586:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat8:003.08:363.52:051.12:110.96:596:55Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun8:593.19:333.52:581.03:080.97:006:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon9:563.210:243.53:501.04:030.87:016:52Waning Crescent30Mon
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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