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 : in 3h 07m at 11:17 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:273.710:583.14:04-0.54:52-0.57:145:06Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:183.411:583.25:03-0.35:41-0.57:145:07First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:133.16:08-0.16:32-0.47:145:08First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:003.31:132.87:180.17:27-0.37:145:08First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:053.42:162.58:310.28:24-0.37:145:09First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:093.53:222.49:420.29:23-0.37:145:10Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:103.64:252.310:460.110:21-0.37:145:11Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:063.65:232.311:430.011:16-0.37:145:12Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:573.76:142.412:33-0.17:145:13Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:453.77:012.512:07-0.31:18-0.17:145:13Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:283.77:452.512:54-0.31:59-0.27:145:14Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:093.68:252.61:37-0.32:38-0.27:145:15Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:473.49:052.62:19-0.23:14-0.17:145:16Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:243.39:442.63:00-0.13:48-0.17:135:17Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:593.110:232.63:410.04:210.07:135:18Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:352.811:042.64:230.24:540.17:135:19Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:122.611:482.65:080.45:280.27:135:20Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon11:522.45:580.56:050.27:125:21Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:372.712:382.26:550.76:480.37:125:22Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:302.81:322.07:580.77:380.27:125:23Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:272.92:322.09:040.68:330.17:115:24Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:263.13:352.010:070.59:320.07:115:25Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:233.34:342.111:030.210:30-0.37:105:26Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:173.65:302.311:530.011:26-0.57:105:27Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:073.86:222.612:40-0.37:095:28New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:564.07:132.812:20-0.81:25-0.57:095:29New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:444.08:033.11:13-1.02:09-0.77:085:30New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:314.08:533.32:06-1.12:53-0.97:085:31Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:183.89:453.43:00-1.03:37-0.97:075:32Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:073.510:393.53:55-0.84:23-0.97:065:33Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun10:573.211:353.54:53-0.65:10-0.87:065:34Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 2:42 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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