34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

80°
H -°
L 74°
ESE
5mph
Low tide
11:28 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 15m at 11:28 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:13 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jan 1863

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:083.35:212.311:400.311:140.07:185:10Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:513.46:042.412:230.27:185:11Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:313.46:452.41:020.17:185:12Full Moon3Sat
4Sun7:093.57:232.512:36-0.11:380.07:185:13Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:453.58:002.51:15-0.12:130.07:185:14Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:203.48:362.61:53-0.12:47-0.17:185:14Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:543.49:132.62:30-0.13:20-0.17:185:15Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu9:293.39:522.73:090.03:53-0.17:185:16Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:053.110:332.73:500.14:27-0.17:185:17Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:442.911:182.84:340.25:04-0.17:185:18Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:282.85:240.25:46-0.17:185:19Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:092.912:182.66:220.36:33-0.17:185:20Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:063.11:162.57:270.37:28-0.27:185:21Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:083.32:202.48:360.28:28-0.47:185:22Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:123.53:262.59:450.19:31-0.57:175:22Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri4:153.74:312.610:49-0.210:34-0.87:175:23Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat5:154.05:322.811:46-0.511:34-1.07:175:24Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:114.16:303.012:40-0.77:175:25New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:044.27:253.212:32-1.11:31-0.97:165:26New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:554.28:183.31:28-1.22:19-1.07:165:27New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:454.09:103.42:23-1.13:07-1.07:155:28Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:343.710:023.43:17-0.93:53-0.97:155:29Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:223.410:553.34:11-0.74:40-0.77:145:30Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:123.011:503.25:07-0.35:27-0.57:145:31Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:032.76:060.06:16-0.37:135:32First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:483.112:592.47:100.37:080.07:135:33First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:483.01:592.28:160.58:030.17:125:34First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:492.93:012.19:220.59:010.27:125:35First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:472.94:002.110:210.59:570.27:115:36Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri4:393.04:532.111:120.410:480.17:105:37Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:253.15:392.211:550.211:340.07:105:38Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 75% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (75% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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