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 37m 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 - Jun 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:213.412:322.66:430.46:310.25:548:14New Moon1Tue
2Wed12:583.51:082.57:250.37:090.25:548:15New Moon2Wed
3Thu1:353.51:442.58:060.37:460.25:548:16New Moon3Thu
4Fri2:123.62:212.58:450.38:240.15:538:16New Moon4Fri
5Sat2:513.63:012.59:250.39:050.15:538:17Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:323.63:452.610:070.39:490.15:538:17Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:163.64:362.710:520.210:400.15:538:18Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:053.55:332.811:420.211:400.25:538:18Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:593.56:352.912:360.15:538:19First Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:563.37:383.112:470.21:290.05:538:19First Quarter10Thu
11Fri7:553.28:413.41:530.22:22-0.15:538:20First Quarter11Fri
12Sat8:563.19:443.62:580.23:16-0.25:538:20Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:583.010:433.84:020.14:10-0.35:538:20Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:563.011:374.05:030.05:03-0.45:538:21Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:503.06:000.05:55-0.55:538:21Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:294.112:422.96:55-0.16:46-0.55:538:22Full Moon16Wed
17Thu1:204.11:342.97:47-0.17:37-0.45:538:22Full Moon17Thu
18Fri2:104.12:262.98:37-0.18:28-0.35:538:22Full Moon18Fri
19Sat2:594.03:172.89:250.09:17-0.25:538:22Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun3:473.84:082.810:110.110:070.05:538:23Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:353.65:002.810:590.110:590.25:548:23Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:233.45:542.811:480.211:550.35:548:23Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed6:133.26:482.812:380.25:548:23Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu7:043.07:432.912:540.51:270.35:548:23Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:552.88:373.01:520.52:150.35:558:24Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat8:472.79:313.12:490.63:020.35:558:24Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:412.610:223.23:450.63:490.35:558:24Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:322.511:093.34:390.64:340.25:568:24Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:172.511:513.45:280.55:170.25:568:24Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:592.56:140.55:580.25:578:24New Moon30Wed
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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