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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 11:03 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 22m at 4:26 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jun 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:362.86:163.811:39-0.25:548:14Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:302.77:043.912:460.212:27-0.25:548:15Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:192.77:483.91:360.11:12-0.25:548:15Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:042.78:303.92:220.11:54-0.15:538:16Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:482.69:113.83:040.12:360.05:538:16Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:292.69:503.73:450.13:160.15:538:17Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:102.610:283.64:250.13:570.25:538:17Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:512.511:073.45:030.24:380.45:538:18Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:342.511:463.35:410.35:210.55:538:18Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:182.56:190.46:070.75:528:19Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:263.11:052.66:580.46:590.85:528:19Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:092.91:562.77:380.47:550.95:528:20Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:562.72:482.98:200.48:560.95:528:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:472.63:413.19:050.39:590.85:528:20Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:422.64:343.49:530.111:000.65:528:21Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:382.65:263.710:430.011:570.45:538:21Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:342.66:174.011:35-0.25:538:22Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:292.77:084.212:500.112:27-0.45:538:22New Moon18Tue
19Wed7:232.87:594.41:42-0.11:20-0.65:538:22New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:163.08:504.52:32-0.32:13-0.75:538:22New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:103.19:414.43:22-0.53:07-0.85:538:23New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:043.210:324.34:12-0.64:03-0.75:548:23Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:013.311:244.15:02-0.65:01-0.55:548:23Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:593.35:52-0.66:02-0.25:548:23Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:183.71:003.46:44-0.57:060.05:548:23First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:143.42:033.47:37-0.48:150.35:558:23First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:123.13:063.58:31-0.39:250.45:558:23First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:132.84:073.59:27-0.210:330.55:558:24Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:152.65:053.610:21-0.111:360.55:568:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:142.55:583.711:140.05:568:24Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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 7:44 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (71% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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