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 2h 32m 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 - Dec 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:254.58:473.01:50-0.53:00-0.36:564:55Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:154.39:382.82:40-0.33:51-0.16:574:55Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:054.010:312.73:30-0.14:420.16:574:55Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:573.711:272.64:220.25:350.36:584:55Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:503.45:180.56:280.56:594:55Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:272.612:463.16:190.77:210.67:004:55Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:282.61:412.97:240.88:110.67:014:55Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:262.72:352.78:300.98:570.67:024:55Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:192.83:262.69:310.89:380.57:024:55Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:063.04:132.610:240.710:170.47:034:56Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:483.24:572.611:120.610:550.37:044:56Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:283.45:392.611:560.411:320.17:044:56Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:063.66:192.612:370.37:054:56New Moon13Mon
14Tue6:453.76:592.612:100.01:180.17:064:57New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:243.87:392.612:49-0.11:580.17:064:57New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:043.98:202.61:29-0.12:380.07:074:57New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:463.99:042.62:11-0.13:210.07:084:58Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:303.89:512.62:55-0.14:050.07:084:58Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:173.710:432.63:44-0.14:510.07:094:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:083.611:402.74:380.05:410.07:094:59Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:023.45:390.16:320.07:104:59First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:432.91:013.26:470.27:26-0.17:105:00First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:473.12:033.07:590.28:21-0.27:115:01First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:513.43:052.89:110.19:16-0.47:115:01Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat3:513.74:072.810:190.010:10-0.57:125:02Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:483.95:052.711:20-0.211:04-0.67:125:02Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:424.16:002.712:16-0.37:125:03Full Moon27Mon
28Tue6:334.26:522.71:08-0.47:135:04Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:234.27:422.712:46-0.71:57-0.47:135:04Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:104.18:302.71:35-0.62:44-0.47:135:05Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:563.99:172.62:23-0.53:29-0.37:135:06Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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