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 2h 41m 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 - Jul 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:323.010:054.43:47-0.53:29-0.75:578:24Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:293.110:584.24:38-0.54:27-0.65:578:23Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:273.211:503.95:28-0.45:27-0.35:588:23Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:263.26:19-0.46:290.05:588:23Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:443.51:273.27:09-0.27:340.35:598:23Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:383.12:283.38:00-0.18:430.55:598:23Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:352.83:283.38:500.09:520.76:008:23Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:332.54:263.49:410.210:570.76:008:22Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:312.45:193.510:310.211:550.76:018:22Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:272.36:083.511:190.36:018:22Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:182.36:533.612:460.612:060.36:028:22Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:042.37:353.61:310.512:500.36:028:21New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:472.48:143.72:120.41:330.26:038:21New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:272.48:513.72:500.42:130.26:048:21New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:052.59:273.63:260.32:530.26:048:20New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:442.610:023.64:010.33:320.26:058:20Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:222.610:373.54:340.34:110.36:068:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:002.711:123.35:060.34:520.46:068:19Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:412.811:493.25:380.35:370.56:078:18Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:252.96:120.26:270.66:088:18First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:303.01:133.16:500.27:240.76:088:17First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:172.82:083.37:330.28:270.76:098:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:112.63:073.58:220.19:360.76:108:16First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:122.54:093.89:190.010:450.56:108:15Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:172.55:114.010:20-0.211:500.36:118:14Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:222.66:124.211:22-0.46:128:14Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:252.77:104.412:490.112:24-0.56:138:13Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:252.98:044.51:44-0.11:24-0.76:138:12Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:213.28:564.52:35-0.32:22-0.76:148:11Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:163.39:474.33:24-0.43:19-0.76:158:11Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:103.510:364.14:11-0.54:15-0.56:158:10Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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