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 5h 23m 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 - Oct 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:313.35:053.910:410.311:250.37:016:52Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:313.76:014.011:430.07:016:50Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:264.16:534.112:150.012:42-0.27:026:49New Moon3Fri
4Sat7:194.47:444.11:04-0.31:37-0.47:036:47New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:104.78:344.01:51-0.42:32-0.57:046:46New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:014.89:243.92:39-0.53:25-0.47:046:45New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:534.710:153.73:27-0.44:19-0.27:056:43Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:464.611:083.44:17-0.35:140.17:066:42Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:414.35:090.06:120.37:076:41Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:053.212:404.06:050.37:130.67:086:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:073.01:433.87:070.68:170.87:086:38First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:142.92:473.68:140.89:200.97:096:37First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:202.93:503.49:230.910:170.97:106:35First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:213.04:453.410:260.911:060.97:116:34Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:133.25:343.311:220.911:480.87:126:33Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:583.46:163.312:100.87:126:31Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:383.56:543.312:250.712:520.67:136:30Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:153.77:303.312:590.61:320.67:146:29Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:503.88:053.31:320.52:090.57:156:28Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:243.98:403.22:040.52:460.57:166:26Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:593.99:153.12:360.43:240.57:176:25Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:353.99:513.13:100.54:020.67:186:24Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:133.910:303.03:460.54:420.67:186:23Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:553.911:132.94:240.65:250.77:196:22Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:413.85:080.66:130.87:206:21Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:022.811:592.94:590.76:060.86:215:20Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:313.65:590.77:040.86:225:18Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:033.01:343.67:070.78:030.66:235:17Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:103.22:373.68:180.69:000.46:245:16Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:133.63:383.79:270.49:540.16:255:15Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:133.94:363.710:310.110:46-0.16:265:14Waning Crescent31Fri
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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