34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

77°
H -°
L 61°
WSW
20mph
High tide
8:57 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:00 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 48m at 8:57 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - May 1851

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:343.07:553.81:400.01:31-0.15:206:55New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:122.98:333.92:20-0.12:07-0.15:196:55New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:512.99:143.93:01-0.12:45-0.15:186:56Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:342.89:583.93:45-0.13:27-0.15:176:57Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:212.710:473.84:320.04:130.05:166:58Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:142.611:423.75:240.15:070.15:156:59Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:142.66:200.16:090.25:146:59First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:423.61:212.77:210.17:180.35:137:00First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:473.52:302.98:220.18:320.25:127:01First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:523.53:353.29:20-0.19:430.15:117:02Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun3:553.44:343.610:15-0.310:49-0.15:107:02Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:533.45:283.911:06-0.411:48-0.35:107:03Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:473.46:194.111:54-0.65:097:04Full Moon13Tue
14Wed6:393.37:084.212:43-0.412:40-0.65:087:05Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:283.27:544.31:35-0.51:26-0.65:077:06Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:163.18:404.22:24-0.42:10-0.45:067:06Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:032.99:254.03:13-0.32:54-0.25:067:07Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:502.810:113.84:00-0.13:390.05:057:08Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:392.610:583.64:490.14:250.35:047:09Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:302.511:473.35:380.35:150.55:047:09Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:252.46:280.46:100.85:037:10Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:383.11:232.47:190.57:110.95:027:11Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:322.92:212.58:090.68:150.95:027:12Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:262.83:142.78:560.59:160.95:017:12Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:192.84:022.99:400.410:120.75:017:13Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:072.74:463.110:200.311:020.65:007:14Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:532.85:273.410:590.211:490.45:007:14Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:372.86:073.611:370.04:597:15Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:192.86:473.912:330.212:16-0.14:597:16New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:022.87:284.01:160.012:56-0.24:597:16New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:452.88:114.12:00-0.11:38-0.34:587:17New Moon31Sat
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 99% 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 maximum.

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 Full Moon (99% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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