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 4h 37m 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 - Jan 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:212.21:503.27:220.08:200.27:135:06Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:582.32:263.28:010.08:570.17:145:07Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue2:382.33:033.18:410.09:350.17:145:08Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed3:222.43:433.09:260.110:160.07:145:08Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu4:102.54:272.910:190.111:010.07:145:09Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:052.75:172.811:200.211:49-0.17:145:10Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:022.86:102.612:240.27:145:11Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:013.07:082.512:39-0.21:280.27:145:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:033.28:102.41:31-0.32:320.17:145:13Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:063.59:142.42:26-0.43:340.07:145:14Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:043.710:142.43:22-0.54:32-0.17:145:15Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:593.811:092.54:19-0.75:27-0.27:145:15New Moon12Thu
13Fri11:523.95:15-0.86:20-0.37:145:16New Moon13Fri
14Sat12:042.612:443.96:10-0.87:12-0.47:135:17New Moon14Sat
15Sun12:592.71:363.87:05-0.88:00-0.57:135:18New Moon15Sun
16Mon1:542.82:263.68:00-0.78:47-0.57:135:19Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:482.93:153.48:53-0.69:35-0.57:135:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed3:432.94:043.29:48-0.410:23-0.47:125:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu4:392.94:552.910:46-0.211:14-0.47:125:22First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:362.95:482.611:470.07:115:23First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:322.96:412.412:05-0.312:470.27:115:24First Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:292.97:372.212:56-0.21:470.27:115:25First Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:262.98:362.11:48-0.12:460.37:105:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:223.09:322.12:40-0.13:420.37:105:27Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:123.010:202.13:30-0.14:330.37:095:28Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:573.011:042.14:18-0.15:190.27:085:29Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:373.111:442.15:02-0.16:010.27:085:30Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:163.15:44-0.16:410.17:075:31Full Moon28Sat
29Sun12:222.212:523.16:24-0.27:170.17:075:32Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:592.31:273.17:04-0.27:520.07:065:33Full Moon30Mon
31Tue1:372.42:013.17:43-0.28:26-0.17:055:34Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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