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 1h 46m 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 - Aug 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:152.89:033.52:240.62:250.36:178:08Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu9:132.710:013.53:230.73:190.36:188:07Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:122.610:543.54:210.74:110.46:198:06Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:042.611:413.55:140.75:010.46:198:06Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:492.66:010.75:470.46:208:05Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:233.612:312.76:450.76:300.46:218:04New Moon6Mon
7Tue1:023.61:102.77:250.77:120.46:228:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed1:393.61:482.88:020.67:520.46:228:02New Moon8Wed
9Thu2:143.52:252.98:370.68:310.46:238:01New Moon9Thu
10Fri2:483.53:023.09:100.59:110.46:247:59Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:213.53:413.29:430.59:520.56:257:58Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:563.44:233.310:180.410:380.56:257:57Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:353.35:103.510:560.411:310.66:267:56Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:193.16:033.611:410.36:277:55First Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:103.07:013.712:310.712:330.36:287:54First Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:072.98:033.81:340.71:290.36:287:53First Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:092.89:103.92:370.72:290.26:297:52Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:182.910:154.03:410.73:320.16:307:50Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:263.011:154.24:420.64:350.06:307:49Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:273.25:390.55:34-0.16:317:48Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:094.212:233.46:310.36:32-0.16:327:47Full Moon21Tue
22Wed1:004.21:173.67:210.27:28-0.16:337:45Full Moon22Wed
23Thu1:504.22:103.78:090.18:22-0.16:337:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri2:384.03:023.88:540.09:140.06:347:43Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:253.93:533.99:380.110:050.26:357:42Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:123.64:443.910:230.110:580.46:367:40Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:003.45:363.811:090.211:540.66:367:39Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:503.26:303.712:000.46:377:38Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:443.07:263.612:520.812:540.56:387:36Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:392.98:243.61:510.91:490.66:397:35Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri8:382.89:243.52:491.02:450.76:397:34Waning Crescent31Fri
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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