Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 01m at 4:02 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 9:55 am (3.2 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 - Mar 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:213.09:403.03:13-0.23:30-0.16:346:02Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:552.810:163.03:520.04:000.06:336:03Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:292.510:543.04:330.24:310.26:326:04Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:062.311:372.95:160.45:060.36:316:05Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:482.16:050.65:460.46:296:06Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:262.912:392.07:020.76:360.56:286:07Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:242.91:401.98:070.77:350.56:276:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:282.92:482.09:140.78:420.46:256:08Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:323.13:522.210:140.59:480.16:246:09Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:313.34:502.411:050.210:49-0.26:236:10Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:243.55:422.811:51-0.111:45-0.56:216:11Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:133.76:323.212:34-0.46:206:12New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:003.88:203.512:39-0.82:16-0.67:187:13New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:463.89:083.82:31-0.92:58-0.87:177:13New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:323.79:574.03:23-1.03:41-0.97:167:14Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:193.510:474.14:16-0.94:25-0.97:147:15Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:083.211:404.05:11-0.75:11-0.77:137:16Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:012.96:08-0.46:02-0.57:127:17Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:373.812:592.67:11-0.16:58-0.27:107:17First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:403.62:062.48:200.28:020.17:097:18First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:493.43:202.39:330.39:150.27:077:19First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:003.34:332.310:410.310:290.37:067:20Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:063.35:362.511:400.311:340.27:057:21Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:023.36:282.712:300.27:037:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:513.37:122.912:290.11:110.17:027:22Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:323.27:513.11:170.01:470.07:007:23Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:103.28:273.21:59-0.12:200.06:597:24Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:443.19:013.32:38-0.12:500.06:587:25Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:173.09:343.43:16-0.13:190.06:567:25Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:502.910:073.43:530.03:480.16:557:26Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:232.710:413.44:300.14:180.26:547:27Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 6:58 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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