34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

81°
H -°
L 77°
WSW
12mph
Low tide
4:16 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 39m at 4:16 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:37 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 1874

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:352.69:014.02:550.02:24-0.25:007:27Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:222.79:463.93:370.03:13-0.15:017:27Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:122.810:333.84:21-0.14:060.05:017:27Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:062.911:233.65:05-0.15:030.15:027:27Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:033.15:52-0.26:060.25:027:27Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:163.31:043.36:41-0.27:140.35:037:27Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:133.12:063.57:32-0.28:250.45:037:27Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:132.83:083.78:26-0.39:360.35:047:26Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu3:162.74:083.99:22-0.310:420.25:047:26Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:192.65:054.110:18-0.311:420.15:057:26Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:192.65:594.211:14-0.35:067:25Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:152.66:504.212:360.012:08-0.35:067:25New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:072.77:394.11:270.012:59-0.35:077:25New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:572.78:254.02:14-0.11:49-0.25:077:24New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:442.89:093.92:580.02:36-0.15:087:24Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:302.89:513.63:410.03:230.15:097:23Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:162.810:323.44:210.14:090.35:097:23Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:022.811:123.14:590.24:570.55:107:22Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:482.811:532.95:370.45:480.75:117:22First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:372.86:140.56:430.95:117:21First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:362.61:282.96:530.57:441.05:127:21First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:242.42:203.07:360.68:471.15:137:20First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:172.33:133.28:220.59:481.05:137:20Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri3:132.24:053.39:120.510:430.85:147:19Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:092.34:543.510:030.411:330.75:157:18Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:012.35:423.710:540.25:167:17Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:512.56:283.912:190.511:44 AM0.05:167:17Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:392.67:124.11:030.312:33-0.25:177:16Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:262.87:574.21:450.11:22-0.35:187:15Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:143.08:424.12:27-0.12:12-0.45:187:14Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:033.29:274.03:09-0.23:03-0.35:197:14Waning 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 Crescent (14% 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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