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 33m at 8:43 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:452.710:043.73:570.13:350.16:157:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:222.610:413.64:350.24:120.26:147:52Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:022.611:223.55:140.34:520.36:137:53Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:462.55:560.35:370.46:127:54Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:073.512:362.66:420.36:300.46:117:54First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:583.41:332.77:330.37:310.56:107:55First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:553.32:362.88:260.28:390.46:097:56First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:553.33:393.19:220.19:490.36:097:57First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:583.24:403.510:17-0.110:570.16:087:58Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:593.35:383.911:12-0.46:077:58Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:573.36:344.212:00-0.212:04-0.66:067:59Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:533.37:274.512:59-0.412:56-0.86:058:00Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:473.38:194.61:55-0.61:48-0.96:048:01Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:413.39:114.62:49-0.72:39-0.96:048:02Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:343.210:034.53:42-0.73:31-0.76:038:02Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:283.110:544.24:35-0.64:24-0.56:028:03Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:233.011:473.95:27-0.45:18-0.26:018:04Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:202.96:21-0.26:150.16:018:05Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:413.61:202.87:150.07:170.46:008:05Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:373.32:222.88:090.28:220.65:598:06Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:343.03:222.99:020.39:280.75:598:07Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:302.84:183.09:520.310:300.85:588:08Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:242.75:083.110:380.311:260.75:588:08Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:142.65:533.311:210.35:578:09Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:002.66:343.412:150.612:010.25:578:10Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:432.67:123.61:000.512:390.25:568:10Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:242.67:503.71:410.31:170.15:568:11New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:032.68:273.72:200.21:540.15:558:12New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:422.69:043.82:590.12:320.05:558:12New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:212.69:423.83:370.13:100.05:558:13New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:012.710:213.84:150.13:500.15:548:14Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 12:06 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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