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 3h 38m 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 - Sep 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:574.03:274.39:12-0.29:440.06:397:34Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed3:473.94:214.310:00-0.210:380.26:407:32Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:403.75:184.210:52-0.111:370.36:417:31Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:363.56:184.111:490.16:417:29Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:363.47:204.012:390.512:490.26:427:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun7:383.38:223.91:410.61:510.36:437:27Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon8:423.29:253.82:430.72:520.46:447:25Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:463.210:243.83:430.73:510.56:447:24Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:443.311:163.74:380.74:470.56:457:22Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:343.35:280.75:370.56:467:21Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:003.712:173.46:110.76:230.56:467:20New Moon11Fri
12Sat12:403.712:573.56:510.77:050.66:477:18New Moon12Sat
13Sun1:183.61:343.57:280.67:450.66:487:17New Moon13Sun
14Mon1:533.52:103.68:030.68:240.66:497:15New Moon14Mon
15Tue2:273.52:453.68:370.69:020.76:497:14Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:003.43:203.79:110.69:400.76:507:12Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:333.33:583.79:460.610:210.86:517:11Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:093.24:403.710:230.711:070.96:517:10Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:513.25:283.711:070.76:527:08First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:403.16:223.712:010.911:59 AM0.76:537:07First Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:363.17:213.712:581.012:580.76:547:05First Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:383.18:233.81:560.91:590.76:547:04First Quarter22Tue
23Wed8:443.29:253.82:540.83:010.66:557:02Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:493.410:253.93:500.74:020.46:567:01Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:483.711:184.04:430.55:010.36:567:00Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:424.05:330.35:560.16:576:58Full Moon26Sat
27Sun12:084.112:334.26:210.16:500.06:586:57Full Moon27Sun
28Mon12:574.11:244.47:090.07:440.06:596:55Full Moon28Mon
29Tue1:464.02:154.67:58-0.18:360.06:596:54Full Moon29Tue
30Wed2:363.93:074.68:46-0.19:280.17:006:53Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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