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 : 12:49 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 46m at 6:28 am (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 - Jun 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:433.44:012.610:070.310:010.25:548:14Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:233.34:452.710:490.310:470.35:548:15Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:063.25:342.711:340.311:390.45:548:15Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:513.16:262.712:220.35:538:16First Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:403.07:192.812:350.51:100.35:538:17First Quarter5Thu
6Fri7:302.98:132.91:330.61:580.35:538:17First Quarter6Fri
7Sat8:212.89:083.12:300.62:450.25:538:18First Quarter7Sat
8Sun9:162.710:013.33:260.53:320.15:538:18Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:092.710:513.54:210.44:200.05:538:19Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:592.711:383.75:130.35:06-0.15:538:19Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:462.86:030.25:53-0.25:538:20Full Moon11Wed
12Thu12:243.912:332.86:510.16:41-0.35:538:20Full Moon12Thu
13Fri1:104.01:222.97:400.07:31-0.45:538:20Full Moon13Fri
14Sat1:594.12:153.08:28-0.18:23-0.45:538:21Full Moon14Sat
15Sun2:494.13:093.19:16-0.29:17-0.45:538:21Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon3:404.04:053.210:06-0.310:12-0.35:538:21Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue4:323.95:053.310:57-0.311:12-0.25:538:22Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed5:283.76:073.411:52-0.35:538:22Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:263.57:093.412:160.012:49-0.35:538:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:243.38:113.51:210.11:45-0.35:538:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:243.19:133.62:250.22:41-0.35:548:23Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:252.910:123.63:280.23:36-0.25:548:23Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:252.811:063.74:280.34:29-0.25:548:23Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:182.811:553.75:240.35:19-0.15:548:23Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:062.76:140.36:060.05:558:23New Moon25Wed
26Thu12:393.612:512.77:000.36:500.05:558:24New Moon26Thu
27Fri1:213.61:332.77:440.37:330.15:558:24New Moon27Fri
28Sat2:003.52:132.68:240.38:140.15:568:24New Moon28Sat
29Sun2:383.52:532.79:010.38:540.25:568:24Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:153.43:322.79:380.39:340.35:568:24Waxing 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 9:38 am — 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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