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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City Harbor (Harbor Channel), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:46 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 8:25 pm (3.3 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 - Aug 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:033.55:473.811:24-0.26:178:09First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:593.36:493.812:060.312:21-0.26:178:08First Quarter2Mon
3Tue7:003.27:523.91:100.41:20-0.16:188:07First Quarter3Tue
4Wed8:033.18:573.92:140.42:21-0.16:198:06Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:103.010:013.93:180.43:22-0.16:208:05Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:163.011:003.94:210.44:230.06:208:04Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:153.111:523.95:180.45:200.06:218:03Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:083.26:100.36:130.06:228:02Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:403.912:573.26:580.37:020.16:238:01Full Moon9Mon
10Tue1:253.81:433.37:420.37:490.26:238:00Full Moon10Tue
11Wed2:073.72:263.38:230.38:330.26:247:59Full Moon11Wed
12Thu2:473.63:083.49:010.39:160.36:257:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:253.43:483.49:380.39:580.56:267:57Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:033.34:303.410:160.410:420.66:267:56Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:423.25:153.410:560.411:300.76:277:54Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:243.06:033.411:410.56:287:53Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:112.96:563.412:240.812:310.66:287:52Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:022.87:513.41:200.91:230.66:297:51Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu7:572.88:483.42:161.02:170.66:307:50Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri8:562.89:453.53:130.93:110.66:317:48Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:562.810:383.64:070.94:050.56:317:47Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:493.011:253.74:570.84:560.46:327:46Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:373.25:430.65:460.36:337:45Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:083.812:223.46:260.56:340.26:347:43New Moon24Tue
25Wed12:503.91:083.67:090.37:230.16:347:42New Moon25Wed
26Thu1:333.91:553.97:520.18:130.06:357:41New Moon26Thu
27Fri2:183.92:454.08:350.09:030.16:367:40Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:043.83:364.29:20-0.19:540.16:377:38Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun3:533.74:304.210:07-0.110:490.36:377:37Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:453.65:284.211:00-0.111:490.46:387:36First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:433.46:294.111:580.06:397:34First 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 11:35 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 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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