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 : 2:59 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 9m at 9:00 am (3.1 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 - Apr 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:273.14:032.310:090.69:550.66:527:28First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:313.05:042.411:070.511:000.66:507:29Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:273.05:552.511:560.511:550.56:497:29Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:153.16:382.712:360.46:487:30Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:563.17:163.012:420.31:110.26:467:31Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:333.17:513.11:230.21:430.16:457:32Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:073.18:253.32:020.12:130.16:447:33Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:403.08:583.42:400.02:420.06:427:33Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:142.99:313.53:170.03:120.06:417:34Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:472.810:063.63:540.03:430.06:407:35Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:222.710:433.64:320.14:160.16:387:36Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:012.511:253.65:140.24:530.26:377:37Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:442.45:590.35:360.36:367:37Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:133.512:352.36:510.46:270.36:357:38Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:093.51:362.37:510.57:290.46:337:39Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:123.42:452.48:550.48:410.36:327:40Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:203.43:552.79:590.39:560.26:317:41Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:263.55:003.010:570.011:06-0.16:307:41Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:283.65:593.411:49-0.26:287:42Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:243.66:533.812:11-0.312:38-0.56:277:43Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:163.67:444.11:10-0.61:25-0.76:267:44New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:073.58:344.42:05-0.72:10-0.86:257:45New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:563.49:224.42:59-0.72:55-0.76:247:45New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:453.210:114.33:51-0.63:41-0.66:227:46Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:343.011:004.14:43-0.44:27-0.46:217:47Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:252.711:513.95:36-0.25:15-0.16:207:48Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:192.56:310.16:080.36:197:49Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:463.61:192.47:290.47:060.66:187:49First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:443.32:242.38:290.58:110.86:177:50First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:463.13:302.49:280.69:200.86:167:51First Quarter30Fri
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 11:59 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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