34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

82°
H 83°
L 72°
NE
11mph
High tide
3:01 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 9:45 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 08m at 3:01 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 1865

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:042.71:592.97:260.48:110.95:007:27First Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:552.52:523.08:120.49:110.95:017:27First Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:492.43:423.18:590.410:080.85:017:27Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:422.44:303.39:460.310:590.75:027:27Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:342.45:153.510:330.111:460.55:027:27Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:222.55:593.711:190.05:037:27Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:092.76:423.912:300.212:05-0.25:037:26Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:552.87:244.01:120.112:51-0.35:047:26Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:412.98:084.11:54-0.11:38-0.45:047:26Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:283.18:524.12:36-0.32:25-0.45:057:26Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:163.29:374.03:19-0.43:16-0.35:067:25Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:073.310:253.84:03-0.44:09-0.25:067:25Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:013.411:163.64:49-0.45:060.05:077:25Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:593.55:38-0.46:080.15:077:24Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:103.31:003.56:31-0.47:150.35:087:24Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:103.12:043.67:27-0.38:260.35:097:23Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:132.93:083.88:26-0.39:350.35:097:23Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:192.84:093.99:27-0.310:390.25:107:22Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:222.85:064.010:26-0.311:370.15:117:22Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu5:212.85:594.011:22-0.35:117:21Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:152.96:474.012:280.012:14-0.35:127:21New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:053.07:334.01:16-0.11:03-0.35:137:20New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:523.08:153.92:00-0.11:49-0.25:137:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:363.18:563.72:41-0.12:33-0.15:147:19Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:183.19:353.53:200.03:170.15:157:18Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:003.010:133.33:570.14:000.35:167:17Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:433.010:513.14:340.24:450.55:167:17Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:273.011:312.95:110.35:320.75:177:16Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:143.05:490.46:240.95:187:15First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:152.71:053.06:310.57:211.05:197:14First Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:042.52:003.17:180.58:221.05:197:13First Quarter31Mon
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 58% 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 (58% 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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