34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

60°
H -°
L 56°
NNE
22mph
Low tide
8:55 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 8:55 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:38 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 1812

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:123.512:593.36:40-0.37:060.25:007:27Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:113.32:023.47:34-0.38:160.35:017:27Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:133.13:053.68:31-0.39:260.25:017:27Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat3:163.04:063.89:28-0.410:320.15:027:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:182.95:034.010:24-0.511:320.05:027:27Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:172.95:564.111:18-0.55:037:27Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:132.96:474.212:27-0.212:11-0.55:037:26New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:052.97:344.21:18-0.21:01-0.55:047:26New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:543.08:204.12:05-0.31:49-0.45:047:26New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:422.99:043.92:51-0.22:36-0.25:057:26Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:282.99:473.73:34-0.13:220.05:057:25Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:142.910:293.54:160.04:080.25:067:25Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:002.811:103.24:570.14:550.55:077:25Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:482.811:543.05:380.35:450.75:077:24First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:382.86:190.46:400.85:087:24First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:392.81:302.97:020.47:390.95:087:23First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:282.62:233.07:460.58:401.05:097:23First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:212.53:153.18:340.49:390.95:107:22Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:152.44:053.39:220.410:330.75:107:22Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:092.54:523.510:100.211:220.55:117:21Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:002.65:383.710:580.15:127:21Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:482.76:223.912:080.311:45 AM-0.15:137:20Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:362.87:064.112:520.112:33-0.35:137:19Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:223.07:514.21:35-0.11:20-0.45:147:19Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:103.18:364.22:18-0.22:09-0.45:157:18Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:593.39:224.13:02-0.42:59-0.45:157:17Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:493.410:103.93:47-0.43:52-0.35:167:17Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:433.511:013.74:34-0.44:49-0.15:177:16Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:403.511:553.45:23-0.45:500.15:187:15Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:413.66:15-0.36:560.35:187:14Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:543.21:453.77:11-0.28:070.45:197:13Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656496)

Common Questions About Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC?

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Morehead City (Port Terminal), 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 (Port Terminal), NC?

Tide predictions for Morehead City (Port Terminal), 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 (Port Terminal), NC?

Tide data for Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656496. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656496.

What is the moon phase in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is First Quarter (50% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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