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 5h 47m 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 - Apr 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:233.21:372.87:430.17:440.15:536:28New Moon1Thu
2Fri1:583.32:102.78:210.28:180.15:516:28Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:343.32:452.79:000.28:540.15:506:29Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:133.33:232.69:420.39:350.25:496:30Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon3:573.34:092.610:300.410:230.25:476:31Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue4:473.25:032.611:240.411:210.25:466:31First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:433.26:032.612:200.45:446:32First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:423.27:072.712:230.21:160.35:436:33First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:433.28:122.91:260.22:110.25:426:34Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:443.29:153.22:290.13:040.05:406:35Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:423.310:113.53:30-0.13:55-0.15:396:35Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:343.311:033.84:27-0.24:44-0.35:386:36Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:233.411:534.05:22-0.35:33-0.55:376:37Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:133.36:16-0.46:22-0.65:356:38Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:454.21:033.37:09-0.47:12-0.65:346:39Full Moon15Thu
16Fri1:364.21:553.28:00-0.48:02-0.65:336:39Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat2:284.12:473.18:51-0.38:53-0.55:316:40Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun3:214.03:423.09:44-0.19:47-0.35:306:41Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon4:173.84:402.910:400.010:47-0.15:296:42Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:153.65:422.911:390.111:500.15:286:43Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:143.46:442.912:370.25:276:43Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:133.27:462.912:520.21:330.25:256:44Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:123.18:463.01:540.32:270.25:246:45Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:083.09:393.12:530.33:170.25:236:46Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:582.911:263.24:470.35:030.26:227:47Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:422.95:360.35:440.26:217:47Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:063.312:212.86:210.36:230.26:207:48New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:443.312:582.77:030.37:000.26:197:49New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:203.41:332.77:430.37:360.26:177:50New Moon29Thu
30Fri1:563.42:072.78:210.38:110.26:167:51New Moon30Fri
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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