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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 19m at 12:46 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:16 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:182.81:232.47:340.77:360.27:145:06Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:143.02:212.38:400.68:270.17:145:07Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:113.33:212.39:460.49:22-0.17:145:08Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun4:093.64:212.310:460.210:18-0.47:145:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon5:053.85:192.411:43-0.111:15-0.67:145:09Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:594.16:152.612:35-0.37:145:10New Moon6Tue
7Wed6:524.37:092.812:11-0.81:26-0.57:145:11New Moon7Wed
8Thu7:444.38:032.91:07-1.02:15-0.77:145:12New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:364.28:573.12:03-1.13:04-0.87:145:13Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:274.19:523.22:59-1.03:52-0.87:145:14Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:173.810:493.23:56-0.84:41-0.77:145:15Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:093.411:483.24:56-0.55:30-0.67:145:15Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:033.06:00-0.26:21-0.47:145:16First Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:493.21:012.67:080.17:13-0.37:135:17First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:523.22:032.38:190.38:09-0.17:135:18First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:543.23:072.29:290.49:060.07:135:19Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat3:543.24:092.110:320.310:020.07:135:20Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:493.35:052.111:270.310:550.07:125:21Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:383.35:532.212:140.27:125:22Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:223.36:362.212:550.17:125:23Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:023.47:152.312:26-0.11:330.07:115:24Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:393.47:522.41:06-0.22:070.07:115:25Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:143.38:282.51:45-0.22:40-0.17:105:26Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:473.39:042.52:23-0.23:11-0.17:105:27Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:203.19:402.63:00-0.13:41-0.17:095:28Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:533.010:172.73:390.04:110.07:095:29Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:272.810:572.74:200.14:430.07:085:30Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:052.611:422.85:050.35:180.07:075:31Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu11:482.45:570.45:580.07:075:32Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:332.912:402.26:570.56:470.07:065:33Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:313.11:402.18:050.57:45-0.17:055:34Third Quarter31Sat
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 3:31 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 86% 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 (86% 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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