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 1h 51m 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 - Jun 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:432.711:023.74:540.14:340.15:548:14Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:292.711:473.65:350.15:210.25:548:15Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:202.86:190.06:150.35:538:15Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:363.51:162.97:070.07:160.45:538:16First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:293.32:163.17:57-0.18:220.45:538:17First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:283.23:183.48:51-0.29:320.35:538:17First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:303.14:203.79:47-0.310:410.15:538:18Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:323.05:204.010:43-0.511:460.05:538:18Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:343.06:174.211:39-0.65:528:19Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:333.07:114.412:46-0.212:34-0.75:528:19Full Moon10Thu
11Fri7:293.18:044.51:42-0.41:28-0.85:528:19Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:243.18:554.42:35-0.52:21-0.75:528:20Full Moon12Sat
13Sun9:173.19:454.33:27-0.53:13-0.65:528:20Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:093.110:334.14:16-0.54:05-0.45:528:21Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:013.011:223.85:05-0.34:57-0.15:528:21Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:542.95:52-0.25:500.25:538:21Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:103.512:482.96:400.06:450.45:538:22Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:583.21:432.97:260.17:440.75:538:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:472.92:392.98:130.38:450.85:538:22Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:392.73:333.08:590.39:480.95:538:23Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:322.54:253.19:450.410:460.85:538:23Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue4:242.45:133.210:310.311:400.75:548:23Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:152.45:583.411:150.35:548:23Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:032.46:403.512:280.611:59 AM0.25:548:23Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:482.57:213.71:120.412:420.15:558:23Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:322.68:013.81:530.31:240.05:558:23New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:142.78:403.92:320.12:06-0.15:558:23New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:562.79:203.93:110.02:49-0.15:568:24New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:392.810:003.93:50-0.13:33-0.15:568:24Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:242.910:433.84:30-0.24:19-0.15:568:24Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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