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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 09m at 12:17 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:28 am (3.2 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 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:512.95:022.411:140.311:160.16:356:02First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:422.95:522.212:100.46:346:03First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:372.96:462.212:080.21:070.56:336:04First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:352.97:462.11:020.22:050.56:316:05First Quarter4Fri
5Sat8:362.98:482.21:580.23:020.56:306:05Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:323.09:432.32:540.13:540.46:296:06Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:203.110:312.43:470.04:410.36:276:07Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:033.211:152.74:36-0.15:230.16:266:08Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:443.311:582.95:24-0.26:030.06:256:09Full Moon9Wed
10Thu12:253.36:11-0.36:43-0.26:236:10Full Moon10Thu
11Fri12:423.11:063.36:59-0.47:23-0.46:226:11Full Moon11Fri
12Sat1:283.41:493.37:47-0.48:04-0.56:216:11Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:163.63:343.29:36-0.49:47-0.57:197:12Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:073.74:223.010:28-0.310:34-0.57:187:13Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:013.75:162.811:26-0.111:29-0.47:177:14Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:013.66:162.712:290.07:157:15Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:043.67:212.612:30-0.31:330.17:147:15Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri8:103.58:302.51:35-0.22:380.27:127:16Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat9:183.49:412.62:41-0.23:430.27:117:17Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:233.410:452.73:46-0.14:420.17:107:18Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:203.411:402.94:49-0.15:350.07:087:19Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:093.35:45-0.16:230.07:077:19Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:293.012:543.36:36-0.17:050.07:067:20New Moon23Wed
24Thu1:133.11:353.27:23-0.17:450.07:047:21New Moon24Thu
25Fri1:543.22:133.08:06-0.18:210.07:037:22New Moon25Fri
26Sat2:323.22:502.98:470.08:550.07:017:23New Moon26Sat
27Sun3:093.23:252.89:270.19:290.17:007:23Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:463.24:002.710:060.210:050.16:597:24Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:253.24:382.510:490.310:440.26:577:25Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:083.25:202.411:380.411:300.36:567:26Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:573.16:102.412:320.56:547:27First Quarter31Thu
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 3:22 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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