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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 01m at 4:02 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:55 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Sep 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:042.83:523.79:110.410:220.76:397:34Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun4:092.94:543.910:150.211:220.46:407:32Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:123.15:524.211:18-0.16:407:31Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:113.46:474.412:180.112:18-0.36:417:30Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:073.77:394.51:09-0.11:15-0.56:427:28Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:014.08:304.51:58-0.42:11-0.76:427:27Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:534.29:204.42:46-0.53:06-0.76:437:26Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:464.310:104.13:34-0.54:01-0.56:447:24Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:394.311:023.94:23-0.54:56-0.36:457:23Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:344.211:553.55:12-0.35:540.06:457:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:314.06:040.06:550.46:467:20Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:523.21:323.86:590.38:000.66:477:19Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:543.02:363.77:590.59:070.86:487:17Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:002.93:403.69:030.710:120.96:487:16Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:042.84:403.510:060.711:090.96:497:14Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:032.95:333.611:040.711:580.86:507:13Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:533.06:193.611:540.76:507:11Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:363.16:593.612:400.712:390.66:517:10Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:153.37:363.61:170.61:200.56:527:09New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:523.48:113.61:510.51:580.46:537:07New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:273.58:453.62:230.52:360.46:537:06New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:023.69:183.52:540.43:120.46:547:04New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:373.79:523.43:260.43:500.56:557:03Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:133.710:283.33:580.54:280.66:557:01Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:513.711:063.14:320.55:100.76:567:00Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:343.711:503.05:090.65:560.86:576:59Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:223.75:530.66:490.96:586:57First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:402.91:183.76:440.77:490.96:586:56First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:392.92:213.77:430.78:530.96:596:54First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:453.03:263.88:500.69:570.77:006:53First Quarter30Sun
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 6:58 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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