Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 43m at 2:46 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:32 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656502
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC Tides - Feb 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:032.61:263.17:07-0.37:42-0.27:055:35New Moon1Sun
2Mon1:432.72:033.07:49-0.28:18-0.27:045:36Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue2:232.72:392.98:29-0.28:54-0.27:045:37Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed3:022.73:152.79:10-0.19:31-0.27:035:38Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:432.73:532.69:550.110:12-0.17:025:39Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:282.84:352.510:450.210:57-0.17:015:40First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:182.85:222.311:400.311:470.07:005:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:112.86:132.212:360.36:595:42First Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:072.87:102.212:380.01:340.46:585:43First Quarter9Mon
10Tue8:062.98:112.21:32-0.12:320.36:575:44Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:043.09:122.22:27-0.13:270.26:575:45Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:563.110:062.43:21-0.24:170.16:565:46Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:433.310:552.64:14-0.35:04-0.16:555:47Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:283.411:432.95:05-0.55:49-0.36:545:48Full Moon14Sat
15Sun12:133.45:55-0.66:33-0.56:525:49Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:323.112:583.56:46-0.77:17-0.66:515:50Full Moon16Mon
17Tue1:223.31:453.47:37-0.78:02-0.76:505:51Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed2:133.52:323.38:29-0.68:48-0.86:495:51Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu3:063.63:223.29:22-0.59:38-0.86:485:52Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri4:013.64:163.010:19-0.410:32-0.76:475:53Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:013.55:152.811:21-0.211:32-0.66:465:54Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:033.46:182.612:250.06:455:55Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon7:073.37:232.512:34-0.51:290.06:445:56Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue8:123.28:312.51:36-0.42:320.16:425:57Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:153.29:342.62:39-0.33:320.16:415:58Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:113.210:292.63:38-0.24:250.06:405:59Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:003.211:162.74:32-0.25:130.06:396:00Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:433.111:592.85:21-0.25:55-0.16:376:01New Moon28Sat
29Sun12:223.06:06-0.26:34-0.16:366:01New Moon29Sun
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 5:39 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 62% 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 (62% 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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