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 : 1:50 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 7:37 am (2.7 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 - Jul 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:104.21:263.17:35-0.27:34-0.55:578:24Full Moon1Fri
2Sat2:024.12:213.28:26-0.28:28-0.45:578:23Full Moon2Sat
3Sun2:524.03:153.29:14-0.39:20-0.35:588:23Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:423.94:093.310:02-0.210:13-0.15:588:23Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:313.75:033.310:50-0.211:070.15:598:23Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:213.45:583.211:41-0.15:598:23Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:133.26:543.212:050.312:320.06:008:23Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri7:053.07:493.21:040.41:230.16:008:23Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat7:582.88:443.22:020.52:140.16:018:22Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:532.79:403.32:590.63:050.26:018:22Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:492.610:333.33:550.63:550.26:028:22Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:422.611:203.44:480.64:430.26:038:21Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:282.65:370.65:280.26:038:21Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:023.412:102.66:210.56:110.26:048:21New Moon14Thu
15Fri12:413.512:502.77:030.56:520.26:048:20New Moon15Fri
16Sat1:193.51:282.77:430.47:330.26:058:20New Moon16Sat
17Sun1:553.52:072.88:210.38:140.26:068:19New Moon17Sun
18Mon2:313.52:472.98:570.38:550.26:068:19Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue3:083.53:293.19:340.29:380.26:078:18Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed3:463.54:143.210:130.110:260.26:088:18Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:293.45:043.310:550.011:200.36:088:17Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:163.36:003.511:440.06:098:16First Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:103.27:003.612:200.412:370.06:108:16First Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:083.18:023.71:240.41:34-0.16:118:15First Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:113.09:073.82:270.42:32-0.16:118:14Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:183.010:103.93:310.43:33-0.26:128:14Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:243.011:094.04:320.34:33-0.36:138:13Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:243.15:300.25:31-0.36:138:12Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:034.112:193.36:240.16:26-0.36:148:11Full Moon29Fri
30Sat12:554.11:123.47:150.07:20-0.36:158:11Full Moon30Sat
31Sun1:444.12:053.48:04-0.18:13-0.26:168:10Full Moon31Sun
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 10:43 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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