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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide : 11:56 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 5:34 am (3.5 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 - Mar 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:253.39:432.52:45-0.23:440.16:356:02Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:213.310:372.53:45-0.24:380.16:346:03Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed11:093.211:242.64:38-0.25:250.16:326:04Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:523.25:27-0.26:080.06:316:05New Moon4Thu
5Fri12:072.712:323.16:12-0.16:460.06:306:06New Moon5Fri
6Sat12:462.71:083.06:53-0.17:210.06:286:07New Moon6Sat
7Sun1:242.81:432.97:33-0.17:550.06:276:07New Moon7Sun
8Mon1:592.92:162.88:110.08:270.06:266:08Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue2:352.92:502.78:500.19:010.06:246:09Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed3:123.03:252.69:310.29:370.16:236:10Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu3:533.04:042.510:180.310:180.16:226:11Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:393.04:492.411:100.411:070.26:206:12First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:323.05:412.312:070.46:196:12First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:293.07:392.312:010.22:060.57:187:13First Quarter14Sun
15Mon8:303.18:432.31:590.23:050.47:167:14First Quarter15Mon
16Tue9:333.29:492.42:590.14:020.37:157:15Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:323.310:482.73:590.04:550.27:147:16Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:243.411:412.94:57-0.25:440.07:127:16Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:123.55:52-0.46:30-0.27:117:17Full Moon19Fri
20Sat12:313.212:593.66:46-0.57:16-0.47:097:18Full Moon20Sat
21Sun1:213.51:473.57:39-0.68:01-0.57:087:19Full Moon21Sun
22Mon2:123.72:353.48:31-0.68:47-0.67:077:20Full Moon22Mon
23Tue3:033.93:233.39:23-0.59:33-0.67:057:20Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed3:563.94:143.210:16-0.410:23-0.67:047:21Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:503.95:083.011:12-0.211:17-0.47:027:22Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:483.76:072.812:130.07:017:23Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:493.67:092.712:16-0.21:150.17:007:24Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun7:523.48:142.61:19-0.12:180.26:587:24Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon8:563.39:212.62:230.03:190.36:577:25Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue9:593.210:242.73:260.14:170.36:557:26Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed10:553.211:172.84:260.15:090.26:547:27Waning Crescent31Wed
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 8:45 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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