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 23m 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 - Sep 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:392.810:223.63:471.03:410.76:407:32Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:352.811:123.64:411.04:350.76:417:31Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:232.911:553.65:290.95:230.66:417:30Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:063.06:110.96:080.66:427:28New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:343.712:443.16:500.86:500.66:437:27New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:093.61:213.37:260.77:310.66:447:25New Moon6Thu
7Fri1:433.61:573.48:000.78:110.66:447:24New Moon7Fri
8Sat2:163.62:343.68:320.68:520.66:457:23Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:503.53:123.79:050.59:330.66:467:21Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:263.43:543.99:400.510:180.66:467:20Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:063.34:413.910:190.411:100.76:477:18Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:513.25:364.011:060.46:487:17First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:453.16:374.012:100.812:030.56:497:15First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:483.07:434.01:140.91:070.56:497:14First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:563.08:514.02:180.92:130.46:507:13First Quarter15Sat
16Sun9:083.19:584.13:220.83:200.46:517:11Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:183.310:594.14:220.74:260.36:517:10Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:183.511:524.25:180.55:260.26:527:08Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:123.86:080.46:230.16:537:07Full Moon19Wed
20Thu12:414.11:034.06:550.37:170.16:547:05Full Moon20Thu
21Fri1:294.01:524.17:400.28:080.26:547:04Full Moon21Fri
22Sat2:153.92:404.28:240.28:570.36:557:03Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:593.73:264.29:060.29:440.46:567:01Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon3:433.54:124.19:470.410:320.66:567:00Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:283.34:594.010:310.511:220.86:576:58Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:153.15:513.811:190.76:586:57Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu6:073.06:463.712:170.912:130.86:596:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:032.97:433.61:151.11:110.96:596:54Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat8:022.88:433.52:121.12:100.97:006:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun9:042.99:423.53:091.13:080.97:016:51Waning Crescent30Sun
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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