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 5h 04m 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 - Oct 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:324.17:594.31:25-0.11:45-0.47:026:50Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:224.48:484.22:10-0.32:40-0.57:026:48Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:134.69:364.02:55-0.43:34-0.47:036:47Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:044.710:273.73:41-0.44:29-0.27:046:46Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:574.611:193.44:28-0.25:260.17:056:44Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:534.45:190.06:260.47:056:43Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:163.112:534.16:140.37:310.77:066:41Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:192.91:583.97:150.68:400.97:076:40Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:292.83:063.78:240.89:460.97:086:39Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:402.84:113.69:350.910:460.97:096:37Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:422.95:083.510:400.911:350.97:096:36Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:353.05:563.511:360.87:106:35Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:193.26:383.512:170.812:240.77:116:34Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:583.47:153.512:520.71:060.67:126:32Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:333.67:493.51:250.61:450.57:136:31New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:073.78:233.41:550.52:230.57:146:30New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:403.88:563.32:240.52:590.57:146:29New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:143.89:293.12:540.53:360.57:156:27New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:483.910:043.03:250.64:140.67:166:26Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:253.810:412.93:580.64:550.77:176:25Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:063.811:232.74:330.75:390.97:186:24Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:523.75:150.86:291.07:196:23Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:112.612:463.76:040.97:271.07:196:21First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:092.61:473.67:040.98:291.07:206:20First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:162.72:523.78:130.89:300.87:216:19First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:252.93:573.79:250.710:270.67:226:18Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:293.24:573.810:350.411:190.37:236:17Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:273.75:523.911:390.17:246:16Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:214.16:453.912:070.012:38-0.27:256:15Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat7:134.47:353.912:53-0.31:34-0.37:266:14Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:034.78:253.71:40-0.42:28-0.47:276:13Full Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656496)

Common Questions About Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA