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 : 9:34 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 30m at 3:33 am (2.3 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 - Mar 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:043.311:373.85:03-0.85:12-0.97:367:02Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:563.05:59-0.56:02-0.67:357:03Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:323.612:522.76:59-0.26:56-0.37:337:03Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:333.41:542.48:040.17:570.07:327:04Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:373.23:022.39:120.39:030.27:317:05Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:443.14:102.310:190.410:100.37:297:06Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:473.05:122.311:180.411:120.27:287:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:413.06:032.512:070.37:277:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:283.16:482.712:050.212:490.27:257:08Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:093.17:272.812:510.01:250.17:247:09Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:463.18:033.01:33-0.11:580.07:237:10New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:203.18:373.12:11-0.12:29-0.17:217:11New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:533.19:113.22:48-0.23:00-0.27:207:12New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:263.09:443.33:24-0.13:30-0.17:197:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:592.910:193.34:00-0.14:01-0.17:177:13Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:332.710:563.34:380.04:330.07:167:14Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:102.611:373.35:180.15:100.07:157:15Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:522.56:030.35:520.17:137:16Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:243.312:412.46:540.46:420.17:127:17First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:193.31:402.47:520.47:420.27:107:17First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:223.32:472.48:570.48:500.17:097:18First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:293.33:572.610:020.210:02-0.17:087:19Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:343.45:032.911:020.011:11-0.37:067:20Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:353.66:033.311:56-0.37:057:21Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:323.76:583.712:15-0.612:47-0.67:037:21Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:253.77:514.01:14-0.81:35-0.97:027:22Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:153.78:414.22:09-1.02:22-1.07:017:23Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:053.69:314.33:02-1.03:09-1.06:597:24Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:543.410:214.23:55-0.93:56-0.96:587:25Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:433.211:124.04:47-0.64:44-0.66:567:25Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:352.95:41-0.35:34-0.36:557:26Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 6:33 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 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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