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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:28 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 15m at 6:52 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - May 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:383.08:054.21:46-0.21:36-0.46:167:51Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:243.08:514.42:35-0.32:19-0.56:157:52Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:113.09:404.43:24-0.43:04-0.66:147:53Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:002.910:314.44:15-0.43:53-0.56:137:53Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:532.811:254.25:08-0.34:45-0.46:127:54Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:502.76:05-0.15:43-0.16:117:55Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:244.012:552.77:050.06:490.16:107:56Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:263.72:052.78:070.18:010.36:097:57Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:323.53:162.89:080.19:170.46:087:57Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:373.34:223.110:060.110:290.46:077:58Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:383.15:193.310:570.011:340.36:067:59Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:333.06:103.511:440.06:058:00Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:232.96:563.712:310.212:26-0.16:058:01Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:092.87:373.81:210.11:06-0.16:048:01New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:522.78:163.92:070.11:430.06:038:02New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:332.68:543.92:500.12:200.06:028:03New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:122.59:323.83:300.12:560.16:028:04New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:512.510:113.74:110.23:330.36:018:04Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:302.410:503.54:510.34:120.46:008:05Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:112.311:313.45:320.54:530.56:008:06Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:562.26:150.65:380.75:598:07Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:153.212:452.26:590.66:280.85:588:07First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:013.11:392.37:430.77:250.95:588:08First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:513.02:352.58:280.68:280.95:578:09First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:432.93:302.79:130.59:330.85:578:09First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:362.84:223.19:570.310:360.65:568:10Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:302.85:133.410:410.111:360.45:568:11Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:232.86:023.811:27-0.15:558:12Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:152.86:524.212:320.112:14-0.35:558:12Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:072.87:424.41:25-0.11:02-0.55:558:13Full Moon30Fri
31Sat7:592.88:334.62:18-0.31:53-0.75:548:13Full Moon31Sat
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 10:10 pm — 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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