Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 38m at 12:17 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:28 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Oct 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:063.26:503.912:230.812:250.67:016:51First Quarter1Wed
2Thu7:123.37:543.91:240.81:310.57:026:49First Quarter2Thu
3Fri8:213.49:003.92:250.72:370.57:036:48Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:293.610:033.93:240.53:430.47:036:47Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:323.811:004.04:200.44:450.37:046:45Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:284.111:534.05:130.25:420.27:056:44Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:204.36:030.16:370.17:066:43Full Moon7Tue
8Wed12:423.91:104.46:510.07:290.17:066:41Full Moon8Wed
9Thu1:303.91:594.57:380.08:200.27:076:40Full Moon9Thu
10Fri2:183.72:474.48:250.09:080.37:086:39Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat3:053.63:354.39:110.29:550.47:096:37Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun3:533.54:234.19:570.310:440.67:106:36Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:423.35:143.910:460.511:360.77:116:35Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:353.26:073.811:400.67:116:33Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:313.17:023.612:320.812:380.87:126:32Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:293.17:583.51:270.91:370.97:136:31Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri8:273.18:553.42:210.92:350.97:146:30Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat9:253.29:503.43:130.93:320.97:156:28Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:193.310:393.34:020.84:260.87:156:27Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:053.511:233.34:470.75:150.87:166:26Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:463.65:290.75:590.77:176:25Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:023.312:243.76:070.66:420.67:186:24New Moon22Wed
23Thu12:383.31:003.96:430.57:230.67:196:22New Moon23Thu
24Fri1:133.31:374.07:200.58:040.57:206:21New Moon24Fri
25Sat1:493.22:164.07:570.48:450.57:216:20New Moon25Sat
26Sun2:273.22:574.18:370.39:280.57:226:19Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon3:103.23:424.19:200.310:140.57:226:18Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue3:573.24:324.110:070.311:050.57:236:17Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:523.25:284.011:030.47:246:16First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:553.36:293.912:020.512:080.47:256:15First Quarter30Thu
31Fri7:023.37:323.81:020.51:170.47:266:14First Quarter31Fri
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 3:22 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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