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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 12:49 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:393.811:523.35:170.45:590.57:276:13Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:214.15:590.36:460.47:286:12New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:333.312:044.25:410.16:320.36:295:11New Moon3Sun
4Mon12:163.312:504.36:250.07:190.26:305:10New Moon4Mon
5Tue1:033.31:384.47:12-0.18:070.26:315:09Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:523.32:284.38:01-0.18:570.26:325:08Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:463.33:224.28:540.09:500.26:335:07Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:443.34:194.19:530.110:470.26:345:06First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:493.35:203.910:580.211:480.26:355:06First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:553.46:223.712:060.36:365:05First Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:013.57:243.512:470.21:130.46:375:04First Quarter11Mon
12Tue8:063.68:263.41:440.12:190.46:385:03Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:083.79:253.32:400.13:210.46:395:03Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:023.910:183.23:320.14:170.36:405:02Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:513.911:053.14:210.15:080.36:415:01Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:353.911:493.05:060.15:550.36:425:01Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:173.95:490.16:390.46:435:00Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:302.912:573.86:300.27:210.46:435:00Full Moon18Mon
19Tue1:102.91:353.77:100.38:000.46:444:59Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:492.82:133.67:490.38:390.56:454:59Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:282.82:523.58:290.49:190.56:464:58Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:092.83:333.49:110.510:020.56:474:58Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:552.74:163.39:580.610:490.56:484:57Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:462.85:043.210:530.611:380.56:494:57Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:402.85:553.111:520.76:504:57Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:362.96:473.012:270.512:510.76:514:56Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:323.17:412.91:160.41:490.66:524:56Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu8:273.38:372.82:030.32:470.56:534:56Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:213.59:302.82:510.13:410.46:544:56Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:103.710:192.93:390.04:330.36:554:56Waning Crescent30Sat
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 3:59 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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