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 12m 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 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:294.02:544.08:470.19:100.16:407:33Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:153.93:454.19:310.010:030.26:407:32Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:043.84:394.210:180.010:590.36:417:30Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:563.65:374.211:100.06:427:29First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:533.46:394.112:000.412:070.16:427:27First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:553.37:434.11:040.61:090.26:437:26First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:003.28:484.02:090.72:120.36:447:25First Quarter7Tue
8Wed9:073.19:534.03:130.73:150.46:457:23Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:133.210:524.04:140.74:170.46:457:22Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:113.311:443.95:100.75:140.46:467:20Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:013.45:590.66:050.46:477:19Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:303.912:463.46:440.66:530.46:477:18Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:113.81:283.57:250.67:370.56:487:16Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:503.72:073.68:020.68:180.56:497:15Full Moon14Tue
15Wed2:273.62:443.68:370.68:580.66:507:13Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:023.43:213.69:110.69:370.76:507:12Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:363.33:583.69:450.710:180.86:517:10Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:123.24:383.610:210.711:030.96:527:09Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:513.15:243.611:020.811:541.06:527:08Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:363.06:153.611:500.96:537:06Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:282.97:123.612:511.112:450.96:547:05Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:252.98:113.61:481.11:430.96:557:03Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:272.99:123.72:451.12:410.86:557:02Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:303.010:103.83:411.03:400.76:567:00Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:283.211:023.94:330.84:360.66:576:59Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:203.511:484.05:200.75:300.46:586:58Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:083.86:050.56:220.36:586:56New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:334.012:554.16:480.37:130.16:596:55New Moon28Tue
29Wed1:194.01:444.37:330.18:050.17:006:53New Moon29Wed
30Thu2:053.92:344.58:180.08:570.17:016:52Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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