34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

82°
H -°
L 78°
SW
14mph
High tide
2:22 am

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:26 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 31m at 2:22 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Aug 1892

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:102.42:053.17:200.68:331.15:177:08First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:042.32:593.28:080.69:361.15:177:07First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:012.23:533.38:590.610:320.95:187:06Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu3:582.34:443.59:520.511:220.85:197:05Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri4:512.45:313.710:440.35:207:04Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:412.56:163.912:080.611:34 AM0.15:207:04Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:282.77:004.012:500.412:22-0.15:217:03Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:142.97:434.11:300.21:10-0.25:227:01Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:003.18:264.12:110.01:59-0.35:237:00Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:473.39:104.02:51-0.12:49-0.35:236:59Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu9:353.59:563.83:32-0.23:41-0.25:246:58Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:273.610:433.64:14-0.34:360.05:256:57Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:213.711:353.34:59-0.25:370.25:266:56Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:203.85:48-0.16:420.45:266:55Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:323.01:233.86:420.07:530.65:276:54Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:352.82:293.97:410.19:060.65:286:53Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:432.63:353.98:450.110:140.65:296:52Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu3:522.64:374.09:500.111:140.55:296:50Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:552.75:334.010:510.15:306:49Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:502.96:234.012:060.411:47 AM0.05:316:48New Moon20Sat
21Sun6:403.07:094.012:520.312:380.05:316:47New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:253.17:503.91:340.21:250.05:326:45New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:073.28:293.82:130.22:080.15:336:44New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:483.39:063.62:480.22:510.25:346:43Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu9:273.39:423.43:220.33:330.45:346:42Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:053.310:183.13:550.44:150.65:356:40Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:463.310:552.94:270.65:000.85:366:39Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:293.211:362.75:020.75:491.05:376:38First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:163.25:400.86:441.25:376:36First Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:222.51:113.26:250.97:471.35:386:35First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:172.42:113.37:170.98:531.35:396:34First Quarter31Wed
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 46% 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 Third Quarter (46% 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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