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 25m 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 - Jan 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:433.15:593.011:55-0.17:145:07First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:463.26:582.812:22-0.51:010.07:145:08First Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:493.38:002.61:17-0.52:070.07:145:08Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:513.49:022.52:12-0.43:100.17:145:09Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:483.49:592.43:07-0.44:090.07:145:10Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:403.510:502.34:00-0.45:020.07:145:11Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:273.411:372.34:49-0.35:510.07:145:12Full Moon7Thu
8Fri12:113.45:36-0.36:360.07:145:13Full Moon8Fri
9Sat12:212.312:533.36:20-0.27:180.17:145:14Full Moon9Sat
10Sun1:022.31:323.27:02-0.27:560.17:145:14Full Moon10Sun
11Mon1:432.32:103.17:43-0.18:330.17:145:15Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue2:222.32:463.08:23-0.19:100.17:135:16Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed3:032.43:232.99:050.09:480.17:135:17Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:462.44:022.89:510.110:280.07:135:18Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:332.54:442.610:430.211:120.07:135:19Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:232.65:302.411:400.311:580.07:125:20Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:162.76:202.312:390.37:125:21Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:102.87:132.212:450.01:380.37:125:22Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue8:082.98:122.11:34-0.12:370.37:115:23Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:063.19:112.12:25-0.23:350.27:115:24Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:003.310:062.23:18-0.34:280.17:105:25Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:503.510:572.34:10-0.45:190.07:105:26Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:393.611:472.55:02-0.66:08-0.27:095:27New Moon23Sat
24Sun12:273.75:55-0.76:55-0.37:095:28New Moon24Sun
25Mon12:392.71:163.76:48-0.87:42-0.57:085:29New Moon25Mon
26Tue1:332.82:053.67:42-0.88:27-0.67:085:30Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:273.02:543.58:36-0.79:14-0.77:075:31Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:233.13:443.39:32-0.610:03-0.77:075:32Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:203.24:373.010:32-0.410:56-0.67:065:33First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:203.35:332.811:36-0.211:51-0.67:055:34First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:213.26:322.512:410.07:045:35First Quarter31Sun
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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