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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 50m at 2:22 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:05 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Oct 1980

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:003.12:393.88:020.59:140.77:016:50Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:103.03:463.79:110.710:180.87:026:49Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:163.04:473.710:180.711:140.77:036:48Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:153.15:403.711:180.77:046:46Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:053.36:273.612:020.712:100.67:046:45Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:483.47:083.612:440.612:550.57:056:44Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:273.57:453.61:200.51:360.57:066:42New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:033.78:203.51:540.52:150.47:076:41New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:373.78:543.52:260.52:520.47:076:39New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:113.89:273.32:570.53:280.57:086:38New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:453.810:023.23:280.54:060.67:096:37Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:213.710:383.14:000.64:440.77:106:36Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:593.711:162.94:350.75:250.87:116:34Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:413.65:130.86:111.07:116:33Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:002.812:293.65:570.97:021.07:126:32First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:522.71:243.56:490.98:001.07:136:30First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:512.82:253.67:500.99:010.97:146:29First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:562.93:293.78:570.89:590.77:156:28First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:003.14:303.810:050.610:540.47:166:27Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:593.55:273.911:090.311:450.17:176:26Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:553.96:214.012:080.07:176:24Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:484.27:134.112:34-0.21:05-0.37:186:23Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:394.58:034.11:22-0.42:00-0.57:196:22Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:304.78:544.02:09-0.52:53-0.57:206:21Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:224.89:453.82:57-0.63:47-0.47:216:20Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:144.79:383.62:47-0.43:42-0.26:225:19Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:084.510:343.33:38-0.24:390.06:235:18Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:054.211:353.14:330.15:390.36:245:17Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:063.95:330.46:420.56:245:16Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:403.01:103.76:380.77:460.76:255:14Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:493.02:143.57:480.88:460.76:265:14Third Quarter31Fri
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 5:13 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 0% 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 (0% 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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