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 6h 14m 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 - Sep 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:003.37:344.41:110.21:03-0.36:407:32Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:523.68:234.41:57-0.11:58-0.56:417:31Full Moon2Thu
3Fri8:433.99:114.42:42-0.32:52-0.66:417:29Full Moon3Fri
4Sat9:344.110:004.23:27-0.43:47-0.56:427:28Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:274.210:493.94:13-0.44:43-0.36:437:27Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:214.211:413.64:59-0.35:410.06:447:25Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:184.25:49-0.26:430.36:447:24Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:363.21:194.06:420.17:500.66:457:22Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:382.92:243.97:410.39:010.86:467:21Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:462.83:323.88:460.510:110.86:467:20Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:562.74:373.79:530.611:130.86:477:18Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:012.85:353.710:570.66:487:17Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:562.96:253.712:070.811:53 AM0.66:497:15Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:433.07:083.812:510.712:420.56:497:14Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:243.27:473.71:300.61:250.46:507:12New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:023.38:223.72:050.52:050.46:517:11New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:373.48:553.62:360.52:430.46:517:10New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:113.59:283.53:060.53:200.56:527:08New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:453.610:003.33:350.53:570.66:537:07Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:203.610:343.24:050.64:360.76:547:05Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:563.611:093.04:360.75:160.86:547:04Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:363.511:482.85:090.86:011.06:557:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:213.55:470.86:511.16:567:01First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:342.71:143.56:330.97:511.26:567:00First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:302.62:153.67:280.98:561.26:576:58First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:342.63:213.78:330.810:011.06:586:57First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:432.74:253.89:420.710:590.86:596:55Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:473.05:244.010:490.411:510.56:596:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:463.46:184.211:520.17:006:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:403.87:104.312:390.212:50-0.27:016:51Full Moon30Thu
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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