34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

76°
H 80°
L 73°
NE
5mph
Low tide
11:11 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 12m at 11:11 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 5:43 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Nov 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:514.56:123.612:17-0.26:315:17New Moon1Fri
2Sat6:424.87:023.612:13-0.41:10-0.36:325:16New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:334.97:543.51:02-0.62:03-0.46:335:15New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:254.98:463.41:52-0.62:57-0.36:345:14Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:194.79:413.32:44-0.43:52-0.16:355:13Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:154.410:403.13:39-0.24:490.16:365:12Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:144.111:443.04:380.15:480.36:375:11First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:153.85:430.46:500.56:385:11First Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:523.01:193.56:530.67:500.66:395:10First Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:593.12:213.38:050.88:450.66:405:09First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:013.23:193.19:120.89:350.66:415:08Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue3:563.34:113.010:120.810:190.56:425:08Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed4:433.54:573.011:030.710:580.56:435:07Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:253.65:382.911:490.611:340.46:445:06Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:033.76:172.912:300.56:455:06Full Moon15Fri
16Sat6:393.86:542.812:090.41:080.56:465:05Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:153.97:302.812:440.41:460.46:475:04Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:513.98:062.71:190.42:230.46:485:04Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:273.88:432.71:550.43:010.56:495:03Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:043.79:222.62:310.43:390.56:495:03Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:443.710:032.63:100.54:190.66:505:02Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:263.610:502.63:530.65:010.66:515:02Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:123.411:422.74:420.75:460.66:525:02Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:033.35:380.76:340.56:535:01Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:402.812:583.26:420.77:250.46:545:01Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:413.11:573.17:510.68:170.26:555:01Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:423.42:583.19:000.49:090.06:565:00Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:413.83:573.110:050.210:02-0.36:575:00Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:374.14:543.111:06-0.110:55-0.56:585:00Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:324.45:503.112:03-0.36:595:00New Moon30Sat
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 83% 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 Waxing Gibbous (83% 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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