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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 12m at 10:01 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:33 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Aug 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:172.53:153.28:290.49:421.06:168:09Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:162.44:123.49:240.410:440.86:178:08Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:172.55:083.610:220.211:400.66:178:07Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:172.66:023.911:190.06:188:07Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:132.96:534.112:320.312:16-0.36:198:06Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:073.17:424.31:200.01:10-0.56:208:05New Moon6Wed
7Thu8:003.48:304.32:06-0.22:04-0.66:208:04New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:513.69:184.32:52-0.52:58-0.76:218:03New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:433.810:074.13:38-0.63:52-0.66:228:02Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun10:363.910:573.94:24-0.64:48-0.46:238:01Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:314.011:483.65:12-0.65:46-0.26:238:00Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:293.96:03-0.46:480.16:247:59First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:443.31:313.86:56-0.37:540.46:257:57First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:443.02:363.87:550.09:040.66:267:56First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:502.83:423.78:570.110:130.66:267:55First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:572.74:453.710:020.211:160.66:277:54Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:012.75:423.711:030.36:287:53Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:582.86:323.712:110.611:58 AM0.26:297:52Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:482.97:163.712:580.512:480.26:297:51Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:313.07:563.71:390.41:320.26:307:49Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:113.18:333.72:160.32:130.26:317:48Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:493.29:073.62:500.32:520.26:327:47Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:253.39:413.53:230.33:300.36:327:46Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:013.310:143.33:540.34:080.46:337:44Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:373.310:483.24:250.44:460.66:347:43Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:153.311:233.04:570.55:270.76:357:42Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:563.35:320.56:120.96:357:40Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:032.812:423.36:110.67:021.06:367:39Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri12:482.71:343.36:560.78:001.16:377:38Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:422.62:333.47:490.69:041.16:377:37Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:432.63:353.58:500.610:070.96:387:35Third Quarter31Sun
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 12:47 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 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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