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 5h 03m 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 - Jul 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:513.34:132.810:160.310:170.35:578:24Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:293.24:572.810:550.311:040.45:578:24Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:093.15:452.911:380.311:570.55:588:23First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:543.06:363.012:240.35:588:23First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:412.97:293.112:530.61:120.25:598:23First Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:322.88:243.21:510.62:000.25:598:23First Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:272.79:223.42:490.62:510.16:008:23Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:262.710:193.63:470.53:430.06:008:23Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:252.711:123.84:430.44:36-0.16:018:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:202.85:360.35:28-0.26:018:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:024.012:123.06:270.16:21-0.46:028:22Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:514.11:053.17:170.07:15-0.46:038:21Full Moon12Sat
13Sun1:414.11:593.38:07-0.28:10-0.46:038:21Full Moon13Sun
14Mon2:324.12:553.48:55-0.39:04-0.46:048:21Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:224.03:503.59:44-0.49:59-0.36:058:20Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:143.94:473.610:33-0.410:56-0.16:058:20Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:073.65:463.611:26-0.311:580.16:068:19Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:023.46:463.612:21-0.36:068:19Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:003.27:473.61:010.21:18-0.26:078:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun7:593.08:473.62:030.42:14-0.16:088:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon8:592.99:483.63:050.43:100.06:098:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue10:002.810:443.64:050.54:050.16:098:16Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:562.811:333.65:000.54:570.16:108:16Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:442.85:500.55:450.26:118:15Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:173.612:282.86:350.56:290.26:118:14New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:583.51:092.87:170.57:110.36:128:14New Moon26Sat
27Sun1:363.51:482.87:560.47:520.36:138:13New Moon27Sun
28Mon2:123.52:262.98:320.48:310.36:148:12New Moon28Mon
29Tue2:473.43:033.09:070.49:100.46:148:11Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed3:203.43:413.19:410.49:500.46:158:11Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu3:553.34:213.110:170.310:330.56:168:10Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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