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 (tomorrow) : 1:20 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 08m at 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 - Jun 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:223.66:583.012:510.05:548:15Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:223.48:023.11:050.11:47-0.15:548:15Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun8:223.29:063.32:120.22:42-0.15:548:16Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon9:213.010:053.43:160.33:35-0.15:538:16Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:192.910:593.54:180.34:25-0.15:538:17Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:112.811:463.65:140.35:110.05:538:18Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:572.76:050.35:550.05:538:18Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri12:283.612:392.66:520.36:360.15:538:19New Moon8Fri
9Sat1:093.61:192.57:350.37:160.15:538:19New Moon9Sat
10Sun1:483.51:582.48:160.47:550.25:538:19New Moon10Sun
11Mon2:263.52:362.48:550.48:340.25:538:20New Moon11Mon
12Tue3:043.43:142.49:330.49:130.35:538:20Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:423.43:552.410:120.49:540.35:538:21Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:223.34:392.510:540.410:400.45:538:21Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:043.25:282.511:390.411:320.55:538:21Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:493.16:222.612:250.45:538:22First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:373.07:172.812:310.51:120.35:538:22First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:272.98:123.01:310.51:580.25:538:22First Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:192.89:083.22:310.52:440.15:538:23First Quarter19Tue
20Wed9:152.710:043.53:310.43:320.05:548:23Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:122.710:583.84:290.44:21-0.15:548:23Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:052.711:484.05:250.25:11-0.25:548:23Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:562.76:180.16:02-0.45:548:23Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:394.112:482.87:110.06:54-0.45:558:23Full Moon24Sun
25Mon1:314.21:422.98:030.07:49-0.55:558:24Full Moon25Mon
26Tue2:244.22:382.98:54-0.18:45-0.55:558:24Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:174.13:363.09:44-0.19:41-0.45:568:24Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:104.04:353.110:34-0.110:39-0.25:568:24Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:033.85:363.211:27-0.111:420.05:568:24Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:593.56:383.312:22-0.15:578:24Third Quarter30Sat
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 10:15 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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