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 5h 09m 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 - Dec 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:593.68:163.11:34-0.22:150.26:554:56Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue9:023.79:173.12:30-0.23:180.16:564:55Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed9:583.810:133.03:25-0.34:160.16:574:55Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:503.911:033.04:17-0.35:090.16:584:55Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:373.911:512.95:06-0.35:590.06:594:55Full Moon5Fri
6Sat12:223.95:52-0.26:460.17:004:55Full Moon6Sat
7Sun12:362.81:063.86:38-0.17:300.17:004:55Full Moon7Sun
8Mon1:212.81:473.67:21-0.18:110.17:014:55Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue2:032.72:283.58:040.08:510.27:024:56Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed2:462.73:083.48:460.19:320.27:034:56Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu3:302.73:503.29:310.310:160.27:034:56Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri4:182.74:343.110:210.411:030.27:044:56Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:092.75:222.911:170.511:510.27:054:56Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:032.76:122.712:150.57:064:57Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:572.87:042.612:400.21:120.57:064:57Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:522.97:582.51:280.22:090.57:074:57Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:463.18:532.52:160.13:050.47:074:58Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:373.29:442.53:040.03:570.37:084:58Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:233.410:302.53:50-0.14:460.27:094:58Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:073.611:142.64:35-0.25:330.17:094:59New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:513.75:21-0.36:19-0.17:104:59New Moon21Sun
22Mon12:002.712:363.86:09-0.47:05-0.27:105:00New Moon22Mon
23Tue12:492.81:233.86:58-0.57:51-0.37:115:00New Moon23Tue
24Wed1:402.92:113.87:49-0.58:37-0.47:115:01Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu2:343.03:013.78:42-0.59:26-0.57:115:01Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri3:303.13:533.59:39-0.410:18-0.57:125:02Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat4:303.24:503.310:41-0.211:14-0.57:125:03First Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:333.35:493.111:46-0.17:135:03First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:363.36:492.912:11-0.512:520.07:135:04First Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:393.47:522.71:08-0.51:570.07:135:05Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:423.48:572.62:06-0.53:000.07:135:05Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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