34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

86°
H 87°
L 77°
SSW
12mph
High tide
8:49 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 11, 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 5h 06m at 8:49 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Aug 1879

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:303.07:034.212:450.012:29-0.45:207:13Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:213.17:504.11:31-0.11:21-0.35:217:12Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:093.28:333.92:14-0.12:10-0.25:217:11Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:553.39:153.72:55-0.12:58-0.15:227:10Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:393.39:553.43:340.03:440.25:237:09Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:233.310:343.14:110.14:310.45:247:08Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu11:083.211:142.94:480.35:190.75:247:07Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:543.211:572.65:250.46:120.95:257:06Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:453.16:050.67:101.15:267:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:442.41:413.16:510.78:141.25:277:04Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:402.32:393.27:430.79:181.25:277:03Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:412.23:373.38:400.710:151.15:287:02Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed3:412.34:293.49:380.611:040.95:297:01Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:352.45:163.610:310.411:470.75:307:00Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:252.65:593.811:210.25:306:59Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:102.96:403.912:270.412:090.05:316:58New Moon16Sat
17Sun6:543.17:214.01:040.212:56-0.15:326:56New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:383.48:014.01:410.01:42-0.25:336:55New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:233.68:433.92:19-0.12:30-0.25:336:54Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:093.89:273.72:58-0.23:20-0.15:346:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:573.910:133.53:39-0.34:130.05:356:52Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:504.011:033.24:23-0.25:100.25:366:50Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:473.911:583.05:11-0.16:120.55:366:49First Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:503.96:060.07:220.65:376:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:022.81:583.97:080.18:340.75:386:47First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:132.73:073.98:170.29:440.75:386:45Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed3:252.74:113.99:270.210:440.55:396:44Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:302.95:094.010:310.111:370.45:406:43Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:273.16:004.011:300.05:416:41Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:183.36:454.012:230.312:220.05:416:40Full Moon30Sat
31Sun7:033.47:273.91:050.21:090.05:426:39Full Moon31Sun
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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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