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 3h 32m 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 - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:162.52:363.08:24-0.29:00-0.27:055:35Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:572.73:142.99:08-0.19:38-0.27:045:36Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:432.83:562.89:58-0.110:20-0.37:035:37Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:342.94:442.610:560.011:08-0.37:025:38Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:313.15:382.511:590.17:015:39Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:333.26:392.312:03-0.31:040.17:015:40Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:383.37:452.31:00-0.42:100.17:005:41Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:453.48:562.32:02-0.43:140.06:595:42Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:493.510:012.43:05-0.54:15-0.16:585:43Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:463.610:592.64:06-0.65:10-0.26:575:44Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:393.711:532.75:05-0.76:02-0.36:565:45New Moon11Sat
12Sun12:293.76:01-0.76:51-0.46:555:46New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:472.91:183.66:55-0.77:37-0.56:545:47New Moon13Mon
14Tue1:383.02:043.47:47-0.68:20-0.56:535:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:283.12:493.28:37-0.59:03-0.56:525:49Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:173.13:343.09:26-0.39:46-0.46:515:50Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:063.14:202.710:18-0.110:32-0.36:505:51Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:573.05:092.511:140.111:21-0.16:495:52First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:503.06:012.312:110.26:485:53First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:452.96:552.212:130.01:090.46:465:54First Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:432.97:542.11:070.02:080.46:455:55First Quarter21Tue
22Wed8:432.98:552.12:020.13:060.46:445:56Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:392.99:502.12:570.13:590.46:435:56Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:273.010:372.23:490.04:460.36:425:57Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:103.011:182.34:370.05:290.36:405:58Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:483.111:572.55:21-0.16:080.26:395:59Full Moon26Sun
27Mon12:243.16:03-0.16:440.16:386:00Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:352.612:593.16:45-0.17:180.06:376:01Full Moon28Tue
29Wed1:132.81:333.17:26-0.27:51-0.16:366:02Full Moon29Wed
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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