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 4h 07m 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 - Nov 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:093.58:363.72:010.42:240.47:276:13First Quarter1Sat
2Sun8:163.78:403.61:590.22:300.46:285:12Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:183.99:393.62:550.13:320.36:295:11Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:144.110:323.63:480.04:300.26:305:10Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:054.311:223.54:39-0.15:240.26:315:09Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:534.35:27-0.16:150.16:325:08Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:103.412:404.36:14-0.17:030.26:335:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:573.31:264.27:000.07:490.26:345:07Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:423.22:104.17:450.18:330.36:355:06Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:283.12:553.98:290.29:180.46:365:05Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue3:143.03:403.79:140.410:040.56:375:04Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:032.94:283.510:040.510:550.66:375:04Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:562.95:193.410:590.711:460.66:385:03Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:512.96:113.211:580.76:395:02Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:473.07:053.112:380.612:570.86:405:02Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:433.07:593.01:280.61:540.86:415:01Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon8:383.28:522.92:160.52:500.76:425:00Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:283.39:412.93:030.43:420.66:435:00Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:133.510:242.93:460.44:300.56:444:59Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:543.711:032.94:280.35:150.56:454:59New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:333.811:422.95:080.25:580.46:464:58New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:133.95:480.16:420.36:474:58New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:222.912:554.06:300.07:260.26:484:58New Moon23Sun
24Mon1:063.01:394.07:15-0.18:100.16:494:57Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:543.02:264.08:02-0.18:570.16:504:57Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed2:453.13:163.98:53-0.19:470.06:514:57Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:423.14:113.89:500.010:410.06:524:56Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:453.25:103.610:550.111:390.06:534:56First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:503.36:113.412:030.26:544:56First Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:553.47:133.312:37-0.11:090.26:544:56First Quarter30Sun
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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