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 : in 1h 26m at 11:56 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:11 pm (3.1 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 - Jul 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:343.712:432.87:010.26:50-0.15:578:24Full Moon1Wed
2Thu1:173.81:282.97:460.17:37-0.25:578:24Full Moon2Thu
3Fri2:023.92:173.08:310.08:26-0.25:588:23Full Moon3Fri
4Sat2:483.93:093.19:16-0.19:17-0.25:588:23Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun3:363.94:023.310:02-0.210:11-0.25:598:23Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:263.85:003.410:51-0.311:09-0.15:598:23Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:193.66:003.511:44-0.36:008:23Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:163.47:023.612:130.112:40-0.36:008:23Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:163.28:043.61:180.21:37-0.36:018:22Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri8:173.19:073.72:220.22:34-0.36:018:22Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:203.010:093.83:260.33:32-0.26:028:22Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:222.911:063.84:270.34:28-0.26:038:21Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:192.911:573.85:240.25:22-0.26:038:21Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:102.96:160.26:12-0.16:048:21New Moon14Tue
15Wed12:443.812:582.97:050.27:000.06:048:20New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:283.71:432.97:500.27:450.06:058:20New Moon16Thu
17Fri2:103.62:262.98:310.28:280.16:068:19New Moon17Fri
18Sat2:503.53:072.99:100.29:100.26:068:19Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:283.43:482.99:470.39:520.36:078:18Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:063.34:303.010:250.310:360.46:088:18Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:453.25:153.011:060.311:240.56:088:17Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:263.16:043.111:500.36:098:17First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:122.96:553.112:180.612:380.46:108:16First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:002.87:483.21:140.71:260.46:108:15First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:522.78:443.32:110.72:160.36:118:15First Quarter25Sat
26Sun8:482.79:403.43:070.73:060.36:128:14Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:462.710:343.54:030.73:580.26:138:13Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:412.811:233.74:560.64:490.16:138:12Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:312.95:450.45:390.06:148:12Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:093.912:203.16:330.36:29-0.16:158:11Full Moon30Thu
31Fri12:554.01:093.27:190.17:20-0.26:168:10Full Moon31Fri
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 3:03 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 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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