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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 10:01 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 3:30 pm (3.2 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 - Jan 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:154.07:342.912:43-0.61:43-0.57:135:06New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:003.98:202.91:31-0.62:28-0.47:145:07New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:443.89:052.92:18-0.53:10-0.47:145:07Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:263.59:502.83:03-0.33:51-0.37:145:08Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:063.310:342.73:48-0.14:31-0.17:145:09Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:473.011:202.74:340.15:100.07:145:10Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:292.85:220.45:500.17:145:11First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:082.712:142.56:150.66:320.27:145:11First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:002.71:032.37:130.77:180.37:145:12First Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:542.71:572.28:150.78:070.37:145:13First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:502.82:542.19:170.78:590.27:145:14Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:433.03:502.210:140.59:500.17:145:15Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue4:333.24:422.311:040.310:40-0.17:145:16Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:193.45:312.411:500.111:28-0.37:145:17Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:043.66:182.612:33-0.27:135:18Full Moon15Thu
16Fri6:483.77:042.812:16-0.51:15-0.47:135:19Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:323.97:503.01:03-0.71:57-0.67:135:20Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:163.98:373.11:51-0.82:39-0.77:125:21Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:013.89:253.22:40-0.83:22-0.87:125:22Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:473.610:173.33:31-0.74:07-0.87:125:23Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:363.411:123.44:25-0.64:54-0.87:115:24Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:283.15:24-0.45:45-0.77:115:25Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:113.412:262.86:28-0.26:40-0.67:105:26Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:143.41:292.67:380.07:41-0.57:105:27Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:213.42:372.58:500.18:45-0.47:095:28Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:273.43:452.49:590.09:48-0.47:095:29Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:293.54:482.511:00-0.110:48-0.57:085:30Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:243.65:442.611:54-0.211:43-0.57:085:31Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:153.66:332.712:42-0.37:075:32New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:003.67:192.812:33-0.61:25-0.47:065:33New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:423.58:012.91:19-0.52:04-0.47:065:34New Moon31Sat
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 6:45 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 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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