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 4h 27m 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 - Feb 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:502.85:55-0.36:01-0.67:055:35First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:363.412:492.57:030.06:57-0.47:045:36First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:413.41:562.28:150.27:59-0.27:035:37First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:493.33:072.19:280.39:04-0.17:025:38Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri3:543.34:142.110:340.210:09-0.17:025:39Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:533.35:132.211:300.111:07-0.17:015:40Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:453.36:032.312:170.07:005:41Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:313.46:472.512:58-0.16:595:42Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:113.47:262.612:43-0.31:35-0.16:585:43Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:473.38:032.71:24-0.32:08-0.26:575:44Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:223.28:382.82:03-0.32:39-0.26:565:45Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:543.19:132.82:41-0.23:09-0.26:555:46Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:262.99:482.93:18-0.13:38-0.16:545:47Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:592.710:242.93:570.04:070.06:535:48Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:332.511:032.94:370.24:380.16:525:49Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:102.311:472.95:220.45:140.16:515:50Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed11:542.16:130.55:570.26:505:51Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:402.912:472.07:130.66:490.26:495:52Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:402.91:511.98:210.67:520.26:485:53Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:463.13:002.09:290.58:590.06:475:53Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun3:513.34:072.210:300.310:06-0.36:465:54Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon4:503.55:072.511:220.011:08-0.66:445:55Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue5:443.76:022.912:10-0.46:435:56Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:343.96:533.312:06-0.812:55-0.76:425:57New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:233.97:443.61:02-1.11:39-0.96:415:58New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:103.88:343.81:56-1.12:23-1.06:405:59New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:573.69:253.92:49-1.13:07-1.16:386:00Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:453.310:173.93:44-0.93:52-0.96:376:01Waxing Crescent28Sun
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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