34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

79°
H 82°
L 75°
SW
9mph
Low tide
2:34 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 15m at 2:34 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:51 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Apr 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:123.38:394.32:15-0.72:13-0.85:546:27Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:593.29:294.33:06-0.72:58-0.85:536:27Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:493.010:214.23:59-0.53:46-0.65:526:28Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:422.811:194.04:55-0.34:39-0.45:506:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:432.65:570.05:39-0.15:496:30Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:223.712:522.57:030.26:480.15:476:30Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:323.52:072.58:120.38:050.35:466:31Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:423.33:182.69:180.39:200.35:456:32Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:473.34:202.810:140.210:260.25:436:33Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:433.25:133.111:030.111:230.15:426:34Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:323.25:593.311:450.05:416:34Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:163.16:393.512:130.012:22-0.15:396:35New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:553.07:163.612:570.012:56-0.15:386:36New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:322.97:523.71:380.01:280.05:376:37New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:082.88:263.72:170.02:000.05:366:38New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:432.79:013.62:550.12:320.15:346:38Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:182.59:383.53:330.23:060.35:336:39Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:552.410:173.44:130.43:420.45:326:40Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:342.311:003.34:550.54:210.55:306:41Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:202.211:483.15:410.75:070.75:296:41First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:122.26:310.86:010.75:286:42First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:423.11:132.27:260.87:050.85:276:43First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:413.02:162.48:200.78:130.75:266:44First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:403.03:162.79:100.59:210.55:246:45Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:373.14:113.19:570.210:230.25:236:45Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:303.25:023.610:42-0.111:21-0.15:226:46Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:213.25:514.011:27-0.45:216:47Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:113.26:404.312:16-0.412:12-0.65:206:48Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:003.27:304.51:09-0.512:58-0.75:196:49Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:503.18:214.62:01-0.61:46-0.85:186:49Full Moon30Fri
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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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