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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:02 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 9:33 pm (4.4 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 - Jan 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:473.97:052.812:15-0.51:17-0.37:135:06Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:313.97:502.71:01-0.52:01-0.37:145:07Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:143.88:332.71:44-0.42:43-0.37:145:07Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:553.69:152.72:27-0.33:24-0.27:145:08Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:353.49:572.63:09-0.14:03-0.17:145:09Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:143.210:402.53:510.04:420.07:145:10Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:543.011:252.54:350.25:210.27:145:11Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:362.85:230.46:010.27:145:12Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:142.512:222.66:150.66:440.37:145:12Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:062.51:112.47:130.77:300.37:145:13Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:002.62:052.38:160.78:180.27:145:14Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:552.83:012.39:180.69:080.17:145:15Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun3:473.03:572.310:150.49:59-0.17:145:16Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:373.34:502.411:070.110:49-0.37:135:17Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:263.55:402.611:56-0.111:38-0.57:135:18Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:133.86:292.712:43-0.47:135:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:004.07:182.912:27-0.71:28-0.67:135:20New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:474.18:073.01:17-0.92:14-0.77:125:21New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:354.18:573.12:07-1.03:00-0.87:125:22Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:234.09:493.22:59-1.03:48-0.97:125:23Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:133.810:443.23:54-0.84:36-0.87:115:24Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:063.511:433.34:51-0.65:27-0.77:115:25Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:023.25:54-0.46:21-0.67:105:26First Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:453.31:022.97:01-0.17:19-0.57:105:27First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:513.32:072.68:130.08:19-0.47:095:28First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:563.33:142.59:240.09:20-0.37:095:29Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun3:593.44:172.510:290.010:18-0.37:085:30Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:563.55:142.511:26-0.111:13-0.47:085:31Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:473.56:052.512:16-0.27:075:32Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:333.56:512.612:02-0.41:01-0.37:065:33Full Moon30Wed
31Thu7:153.57:332.712:47-0.41:41-0.37:065:34Full Moon31Thu
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 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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