34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

59°
H 66°
L 56°
NNE
22mph
High tide
2:10 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 8:55 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 13m at 2:10 pm (3.3 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 - Apr 1813

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:293.77:534.11:20-0.81:38-0.85:576:31New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:173.78:424.22:11-0.92:23-0.95:566:32New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:053.59:334.23:04-0.93:10-0.95:556:33Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:563.310:264.23:58-0.73:59-0.75:536:33Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:513.111:234.04:55-0.54:51-0.55:526:34Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:502.95:55-0.25:50-0.25:506:35First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:253.712:572.77:010.06:550.15:496:36First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:313.52:082.68:090.18:070.25:486:37First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:403.43:182.79:150.29:190.35:466:37First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:443.34:192.810:130.210:230.25:456:38Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:423.35:123.011:040.111:190.25:446:39Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:323.25:583.211:480.05:426:40Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:163.26:383.312:080.112:260.05:416:40Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:553.27:163.412:510.01:01-0.15:406:41Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:323.17:513.51:320.01:340.05:396:42Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:073.08:253.52:100.02:060.05:376:43Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:422.98:593.52:470.02:380.15:366:44Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:172.79:343.53:250.13:100.25:356:44Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:532.610:123.44:030.23:450.35:336:45Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:322.510:523.34:430.44:220.55:326:46Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:152.411:383.25:270.55:050.65:316:47Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:052.36:160.65:560.75:306:48Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:303.21:032.47:100.66:560.75:296:48Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:293.12:062.58:070.58:020.65:276:49Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:303.23:072.79:030.49:100.45:266:50Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:303.34:053.19:550.110:140.15:256:51Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:273.44:593.510:45-0.211:13-0.25:246:51Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:213.55:513.911:33-0.55:236:52Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:133.66:424.212:10-0.512:20-0.75:226:53New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:043.67:324.51:04-0.71:08-0.95:216:54New Moon30Fri
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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