34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

83°
H 84°
L 73°
SW
10mph
High tide
12:49 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 7:27 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 12:49 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (60% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Dec 1841

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:144.39:353.02:37-0.43:48-0.17:005:00Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:074.210:323.03:32-0.34:40-0.17:015:00Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:023.911:343.04:31-0.15:340.07:014:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:003.65:360.16:300.07:024:59Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:403.11:013.46:460.37:260.07:034:59Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:473.32:043.18:000.48:220.07:044:59Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:513.53:062.99:120.49:160.07:055:00Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:513.64:052.810:170.310:07-0.17:065:00Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:453.85:002.711:160.210:56-0.17:065:00Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:343.95:502.712:080.17:075:00Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:203.96:372.612:550.17:085:00New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:043.97:212.612:27-0.11:380.17:095:00New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:453.98:022.61:09-0.12:200.17:095:01New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:253.88:432.61:500.02:590.17:105:01New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:043.69:232.52:310.13:380.27:115:01Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:433.510:042.53:120.24:160.37:115:01Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:223.310:472.53:540.44:540.47:125:02Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:023.111:332.54:390.55:320.47:125:02Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:432.95:280.76:100.57:135:03First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:222.612:282.76:230.86:510.47:145:03First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:142.71:182.57:230.87:340.47:145:04First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:082.92:112.48:270.88:210.37:155:04First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:023.13:082.49:290.69:110.17:155:05Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:553.44:042.410:280.410:03-0.17:155:05Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:473.74:592.511:220.210:55-0.37:165:06Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:383.95:522.612:14-0.17:165:06Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:294.16:442.71:03-0.37:175:07Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:194.37:362.912:40-0.81:52-0.57:175:08Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:104.38:293.01:34-0.92:40-0.67:175:08Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:004.29:233.12:28-0.93:29-0.67:175:09Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri9:514.010:193.23:24-0.84:18-0.67:185:10Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 60% 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 Third Quarter (60% 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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