34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

79°
H -°
L 74°
S
7mph
Low tide
1:37 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 56m at 1:37 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:38 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jan 1881

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:544.48:163.21:22-1.12:22-0.87:185:11New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:464.39:103.32:17-1.13:12-0.97:185:12Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:374.010:063.33:14-0.94:01-0.87:185:12Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:293.711:033.34:11-0.74:51-0.77:185:13Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:213.35:11-0.45:42-0.57:185:14First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:023.212:173.06:140.06:34-0.37:185:15First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:033.21:152.67:220.27:29-0.27:185:16First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:063.22:172.48:310.48:250.07:185:17First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:073.23:192.29:380.49:200.07:185:17Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:043.24:172.210:370.410:130.17:185:18Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:553.25:092.211:280.311:020.07:185:19Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:413.35:542.312:120.27:185:20Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:223.36:352.412:520.17:185:21Full Moon13Thu
14Fri7:003.47:142.512:28-0.11:280.07:185:22Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:363.47:512.51:07-0.22:03-0.17:175:23Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:113.48:272.61:45-0.22:36-0.17:175:24Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:443.39:032.72:22-0.23:07-0.17:175:25Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue9:183.29:392.73:00-0.13:39-0.17:165:26Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:523.010:182.83:400.04:11-0.17:165:27Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:292.911:012.84:220.14:46-0.17:165:28Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:102.711:492.95:090.25:25-0.17:155:29Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:572.56:040.36:10-0.17:155:30Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:443.012:532.47:060.37:03-0.27:145:31Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:453.21:562.38:150.38:04-0.37:145:32Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:503.43:042.39:250.29:08-0.47:135:33Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:553.64:112.510:30-0.110:14-0.77:125:34Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:563.85:142.711:29-0.411:16-0.97:125:35Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:544.06:122.912:22-0.67:115:36New Moon28Fri
29Sat6:474.17:073.212:16-1.11:13-0.97:115:37New Moon29Sat
30Sun7:384.18:003.41:12-1.22:00-1.07:105:38New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:284.08:523.52:07-1.22:47-1.17:095:39Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 3% 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 (3% 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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