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 17m 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 - Sep 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:153.46:170.46:210.16:397:33Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:484.11:053.57:050.47:140.16:407:32Full Moon2Fri
3Sat1:344.01:533.67:500.38:030.26:417:31Full Moon3Sat
4Sun2:193.92:393.78:320.38:500.36:427:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:013.73:233.79:110.49:340.46:427:28Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue3:413.54:053.79:500.410:190.66:437:26Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:213.34:493.710:290.511:070.76:447:25Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:043.25:363.611:120.611:590.96:447:24Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:503.06:283.612:000.76:457:22Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:412.97:223.512:541.012:530.86:467:21Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:362.88:203.51:511.11:480.96:477:19Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon8:352.89:203.52:481.12:440.96:477:18Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:352.810:163.63:451.13:400.86:487:17Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:312.911:053.74:371.04:330.76:497:15Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:183.111:483.75:230.95:220.66:497:14Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:013.36:050.86:080.56:507:12New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:273.812:413.56:440.76:530.56:517:11New Moon17Sat
18Sun1:053.81:223.77:210.57:390.46:527:09New Moon18Sun
19Mon1:443.82:053.97:590.48:250.36:527:08New Moon19Mon
20Tue2:243.72:504.18:380.39:120.36:537:07Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:063.73:374.29:190.210:010.46:547:05Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu3:523.64:294.310:040.210:550.56:547:04Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri4:433.45:264.310:550.211:560.66:557:02First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:413.36:294.211:540.36:567:01First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:463.27:354.11:000.71:000.46:576:59First Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:543.28:424.12:050.82:070.46:576:58First Quarter26Mon
27Tue9:053.29:484.03:090.73:140.46:586:57Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:133.410:494.04:100.74:180.46:596:55Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:123.511:414.05:050.65:170.47:006:54Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:033.75:540.56:110.47:006:52Full Moon30Fri
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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