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 (tomorrow) : 12:17 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 49m at 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 - Dec 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:592.94:303.710:000.010:570.16:554:55First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:592.95:263.411:020.211:530.26:564:55First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:012.96:223.212:050.46:574:55First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:012.97:183.012:470.21:070.46:584:55First Quarter4Sat
5Sun8:003.08:152.91:390.22:080.56:594:55Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:563.19:092.82:280.23:050.57:004:55Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:463.29:582.73:150.23:580.47:004:55Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:303.310:412.63:590.24:460.47:014:55Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:093.411:202.54:400.25:300.47:024:56Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:473.411:562.55:180.16:120.37:034:56Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:233.45:560.16:520.37:044:56Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:322.51:003.56:330.17:310.37:044:56Full Moon12Sun
13Mon1:082.41:363.57:100.18:090.37:054:56Full Moon13Mon
14Tue1:452.42:143.57:490.18:480.27:064:57Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed2:262.52:543.48:300.19:300.27:064:57Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:122.53:393.49:160.110:160.17:074:57Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:042.64:283.310:110.211:060.17:084:58Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:032.75:233.211:140.211:580.07:084:58Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:052.96:203.012:210.27:094:58Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:073.17:202.912:51-0.21:260.17:094:59Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue8:113.48:232.81:44-0.32:310.17:104:59Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:123.69:242.82:39-0.43:340.07:105:00Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:093.810:212.83:33-0.54:32-0.27:115:00Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:024.011:142.84:26-0.65:27-0.27:115:01New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:544.05:19-0.76:21-0.37:115:02New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:072.812:454.06:11-0.77:12-0.37:125:02New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:592.81:353.97:03-0.68:01-0.37:125:03New Moon27Mon
28Tue1:522.82:243.87:55-0.58:48-0.37:135:03Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:442.73:123.58:45-0.49:35-0.27:135:04Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:362.74:013.39:37-0.210:24-0.27:135:05Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:302.74:513.110:330.011:15-0.17:135:06First Quarter31Fri
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 9:14 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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