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 1h 10m 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 - Jan 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:423.610:042.63:10-0.34:13-0.17:135:07Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:263.410:532.53:580.04:570.07:145:07Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:103.111:422.54:480.25:390.27:145:08Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:552.85:400.46:210.37:145:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:342.512:422.56:380.67:040.37:145:10Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:282.61:332.37:400.77:470.47:145:11Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:222.72:262.28:440.78:330.37:145:11Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:152.83:202.19:450.79:190.37:145:12Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:043.04:132.110:400.510:060.27:145:13Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:513.25:022.111:280.310:530.07:145:14Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:363.45:492.212:130.17:145:15Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:203.66:332.312:550.07:135:16New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:033.77:172.512:24-0.41:37-0.27:135:17New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:463.88:022.61:10-0.52:18-0.37:135:18New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:303.98:472.71:56-0.62:59-0.47:135:19New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:143.89:362.82:45-0.63:42-0.57:125:20Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:003.610:272.93:35-0.64:25-0.57:125:21Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:483.411:213.14:30-0.45:10-0.57:125:22Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:393.15:29-0.35:59-0.57:115:23First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:203.212:352.86:35-0.16:51-0.47:115:24First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:233.31:362.67:460.17:47-0.47:115:25First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:283.42:422.48:590.18:47-0.47:105:26Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:333.53:492.310:090.09:48-0.47:105:27Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:343.64:532.311:12-0.110:48-0.47:095:28Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:313.75:502.412:07-0.27:085:29Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:233.76:412.512:56-0.37:085:30Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:113.77:292.612:36-0.51:41-0.47:075:31Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:553.78:132.61:24-0.52:23-0.47:075:32Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:373.58:552.72:09-0.53:02-0.37:065:33Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:163.49:352.72:53-0.43:39-0.27:055:34Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:543.110:162.73:35-0.24:14-0.17:055:35Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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