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 45m 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 - Oct 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:593.33:244.09:090.69:530.77:026:49Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:363.34:084.09:460.510:390.87:036:48Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:193.24:584.010:290.511:330.87:036:47Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:103.15:554.011:230.67:046:45First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:113.16:594.012:350.912:270.67:056:44First Quarter5Mon
6Tue7:183.18:054.01:380.91:350.67:066:43First Quarter6Tue
7Wed8:293.29:124.02:390.82:430.57:066:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:393.410:164.03:390.73:500.47:076:40Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:433.711:124.04:350.54:520.37:086:39Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:383.95:260.35:510.27:096:37Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:034.012:294.26:150.26:450.17:106:36Full Moon11Sun
12Mon12:523.91:194.37:010.17:380.17:106:35Full Moon12Mon
13Tue1:393.82:074.47:460.18:280.27:116:33Full Moon13Tue
14Wed2:263.62:544.48:310.19:160.37:126:32Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu3:123.53:414.39:150.210:040.57:136:31Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:583.34:294.110:000.410:530.67:146:30Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:473.15:203.910:480.511:470.87:156:28Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:393.06:143.711:420.77:156:27Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:362.97:103.612:430.912:410.87:166:26Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue7:352.98:083.51:401.01:410.97:176:25Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed8:352.99:063.42:351.02:400.97:186:24Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu9:353.010:013.43:270.93:380.97:196:22Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:283.210:493.44:160.84:320.87:206:21Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:143.411:313.44:590.75:210.77:216:20Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:533.55:390.76:060.77:226:19Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:093.312:303.76:150.66:480.67:226:18New Moon26Mon
27Tue12:443.31:063.86:500.57:290.67:236:17New Moon27Tue
28Wed1:183.21:423.97:250.48:110.57:246:16New Moon28Wed
29Thu1:543.22:204.08:000.48:520.57:256:15New Moon29Thu
30Fri2:313.13:024.18:380.39:350.57:266:14Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat3:133.13:484.19:200.310:230.57:276:13Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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