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 2h 18m 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 - May 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:073.27:322.512:430.51:460.56:167:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon8:043.18:342.61:450.52:390.46:157:52First Quarter2Mon
3Tue9:023.19:352.92:460.43:290.36:147:53Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:593.110:313.23:470.34:180.16:137:54Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:513.111:223.54:450.15:040.06:127:54Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:403.25:400.05:49-0.26:117:55Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:103.812:273.16:33-0.16:34-0.46:107:56Full Moon7Sat
8Sun12:594.11:153.17:26-0.27:22-0.56:097:57Full Moon8Sun
9Mon1:494.22:043.18:18-0.28:11-0.56:087:58Full Moon9Mon
10Tue2:404.32:563.09:09-0.29:02-0.56:077:58Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:334.23:513.010:01-0.19:55-0.46:067:59Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:284.14:492.910:560.010:52-0.26:058:00Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:263.95:512.911:550.111:560.06:058:01Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:263.66:572.912:550.16:048:02Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:273.48:012.91:030.11:530.16:038:02Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon8:273.39:053.02:080.22:490.16:028:03Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue9:273.110:063.13:120.33:420.16:028:04Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:233.010:583.34:130.34:310.16:018:05Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:132.911:433.45:070.35:160.16:008:05Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:562.85:570.35:560.16:008:06Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:233.412:362.76:420.36:340.25:598:07New Moon21Sat
22Sun1:013.51:132.67:240.37:110.25:598:08New Moon22Sun
23Mon1:373.51:492.58:040.37:470.25:588:08New Moon23Mon
24Tue2:133.52:242.58:420.38:230.25:578:09New Moon24Tue
25Wed2:493.53:002.59:200.49:000.35:578:10Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:263.43:372.49:590.49:380.35:578:10Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:063.44:192.510:410.410:210.35:568:11Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:493.45:082.511:280.411:120.45:568:12Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:373.36:032.612:180.45:558:12First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:293.27:022.712:110.41:080.35:558:13First Quarter30Mon
31Tue7:233.18:022.91:150.41:580.25:558:14First Quarter31Tue
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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