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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 2:54 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 55m at 9:01 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Oct 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:253.79:403.33:120.53:410.57:016:51Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:003.710:143.13:410.54:200.67:026:50Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:363.810:503.04:130.65:000.87:026:48Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:173.711:312.84:470.75:450.97:036:47Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:033.75:270.86:371.07:046:46Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:192.712:583.76:150.87:371.17:056:44Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:172.62:013.77:140.88:431.17:056:43Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:242.73:093.88:230.89:490.97:066:42Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:352.84:153.99:350.610:480.77:076:40Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:413.15:164.010:450.411:410.47:086:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:413.56:114.111:490.17:096:38Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:353.97:034.212:290.112:48-0.27:096:36New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:274.37:524.11:15-0.21:44-0.47:106:35New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:174.68:414.02:00-0.32:38-0.47:116:34New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:074.79:293.72:45-0.43:32-0.37:126:32New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:574.710:193.53:30-0.34:25-0.17:136:31Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:484.511:103.24:17-0.15:200.27:136:30Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:414.35:060.26:180.57:146:29Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:053.012:394.05:590.57:200.87:156:27First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:072.81:413.76:590.88:251.07:166:26First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:152.72:473.58:061.09:291.07:176:25First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:232.73:513.49:171.110:261.07:186:24First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:242.84:463.410:211.011:130.97:196:23Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:153.05:343.311:170.911:530.87:196:22Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:593.26:153.312:050.87:206:20Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:373.46:523.312:280.712:480.77:216:19Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:133.67:273.312:590.61:280.67:226:18Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:473.88:013.31:300.52:060.57:236:17Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:213.98:363.22:000.42:430.47:246:16Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:564.08:113.11:320.42:210.46:255:15Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:324.08:473.02:040.43:010.56:265:14Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656496)

Common Questions About Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC today?

Slack tide in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is approximately 11:57 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 99% 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 (99% 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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