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 19m 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 - Aug 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:263.81:363.07:540.37:450.06:178:09New Moon1Sun
2Mon2:093.92:233.18:350.28:330.06:178:08New Moon2Mon
3Tue2:523.93:123.39:170.19:230.06:188:07Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:373.84:043.510:000.010:150.16:198:06Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu4:243.74:593.610:46-0.111:130.26:208:05Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:163.55:583.811:37-0.16:208:04First Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:123.46:593.812:160.312:33-0.16:218:03First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:123.28:023.91:210.41:30-0.16:228:02First Quarter8Sun
9Mon8:143.09:073.92:260.52:300.06:238:01Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:203.010:114.03:300.53:300.06:238:00Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:253.011:094.04:320.54:290.06:247:59Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:233.05:300.45:260.06:257:58Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:014.012:153.16:220.46:180.16:267:57Full Moon13Fri
14Sat12:494.01:043.17:100.47:080.16:267:56Full Moon14Sat
15Sun1:353.91:503.27:540.47:540.26:277:54Full Moon15Sun
16Mon2:173.82:333.28:340.48:380.36:287:53Full Moon16Mon
17Tue2:563.63:143.39:120.49:210.46:297:52Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:343.53:553.39:490.510:030.56:297:51Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:123.44:363.310:260.510:480.66:307:50Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:513.25:213.311:060.611:380.86:317:49Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:333.16:103.411:500.66:327:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:202.97:023.412:320.912:390.76:327:46Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:112.87:573.41:290.91:300.76:337:45Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:062.78:553.52:261.02:220.76:347:44Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed9:052.79:533.63:231.03:160.66:357:42Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:042.810:463.74:180.94:100.66:357:41Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:572.911:343.85:090.85:010.46:367:40Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:443.15:550.75:510.36:377:38Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:183.912:293.36:390.56:400.26:377:37New Moon29Sun
30Mon1:014.01:163.57:220.47:290.16:387:36New Moon30Mon
31Tue1:444.02:043.88:040.28:200.16:397:34New Moon31Tue
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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