34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

84°
H -°
L 78°
SW
16mph
Low tide
8:46 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 57m at 8:46 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Nov 1893

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:162.91:513.87:140.68:270.66:275:13Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:293.02:573.68:300.69:250.56:285:12Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:343.23:563.59:400.610:160.46:295:11Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:293.54:483.410:410.511:010.36:305:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:183.75:353.311:340.411:400.36:315:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:013.86:173.212:210.46:325:08New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:404.06:563.112:170.21:050.36:335:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:174.07:343.012:510.31:450.36:345:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:534.08:102.91:240.32:250.46:355:06New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:303.98:472.71:580.43:040.56:365:05Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:073.89:252.62:330.53:440.66:375:04Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:473.710:052.53:100.74:260.86:385:03Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:293.510:502.43:500.85:110.96:395:03Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:163.411:422.44:360.96:001.06:405:02First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:073.25:281.06:511.06:415:01First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:402.41:023.26:281.17:421.06:425:01First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:402.61:583.17:341.08:300.86:435:00First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:382.82:533.18:400.99:150.66:445:00Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:313.23:463.29:420.69:580.36:454:59Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:213.64:373.210:400.310:420.06:464:59Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:094.05:263.211:340.111:27-0.36:474:58Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:584.36:163.212:27-0.26:484:58Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:474.67:053.212:13-0.51:19-0.36:494:58Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:374.77:563.11:01-0.62:11-0.46:494:57Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:294.78:493.11:51-0.63:04-0.36:504:57Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:234.69:453.02:44-0.53:59-0.26:514:57Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:194.310:452.93:41-0.34:560.06:524:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:194.011:512.94:42-0.15:560.16:534:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:213.75:490.26:560.26:544:56Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:002.91:253.47:020.47:550.26:554:56Third Quarter30Thu
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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