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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:46 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 6:08 pm (3.4 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 - Jun 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:112.86:484.012:270.112:09-0.35:548:14Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:032.77:354.11:210.012:55-0.25:548:15New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:512.68:204.12:110.01:40-0.25:548:15New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:372.69:034.02:570.02:24-0.15:538:16New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:222.59:453.93:410.13:070.05:538:16New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:052.510:273.74:240.13:500.25:538:17Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:492.411:083.55:060.34:330.35:538:17Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:342.411:503.35:480.45:180.55:538:18Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:212.46:290.56:060.75:528:18Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:323.11:102.47:090.56:580.85:528:19First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:162.92:012.67:490.57:560.95:528:19First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:022.72:542.78:290.58:581.05:528:20First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:512.63:452.99:110.410:000.95:528:20First Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:432.54:343.29:540.311:000.75:528:20Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:362.45:233.510:390.211:550.55:528:21Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:282.46:113.811:260.05:528:21Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:202.56:594.012:470.312:14-0.25:538:22Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:112.67:474.21:360.11:04-0.35:538:22Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:022.68:374.32:25-0.11:54-0.55:538:22Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:542.79:274.43:14-0.22:47-0.55:538:22Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:462.810:174.34:02-0.33:41-0.55:538:23Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:412.911:094.14:52-0.34:37-0.45:538:23Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:383.05:41-0.45:36-0.25:548:23Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:013.912:393.26:31-0.36:400.05:548:23Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:553.51:413.37:22-0.37:480.25:548:23Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:523.22:443.48:15-0.38:590.45:558:23Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:522.93:463.59:08-0.210:100.45:558:23Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:532.74:453.710:01-0.111:160.45:558:24Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:542.55:413.810:54-0.15:568:24Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:522.46:323.812:160.411:46 AM-0.15:568:24Waning Crescent30Tue
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 9:27 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 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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