34.7184’ N, 76.6954’ W

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

88°
H 89°
L 78°
SSW
11mph
Low tide
6:31 pm

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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 14m at 6:31 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:17 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (68% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jan 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:123.26:02-0.16:33-0.47:135:07Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:573.21:102.87:120.17:27-0.37:145:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:013.32:132.68:240.28:22-0.27:145:08Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:043.43:162.49:340.39:18-0.27:145:09Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:033.44:172.310:380.210:12-0.17:145:10Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:573.55:132.211:340.211:04-0.17:145:11Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:463.56:022.312:230.17:145:12Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:323.66:472.31:070.07:145:13New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:133.57:282.412:36-0.21:470.07:145:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:533.58:072.41:18-0.22:240.07:145:14New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:303.48:452.41:58-0.12:590.07:135:15New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:053.39:222.52:37-0.13:330.07:135:16Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:403.210:012.53:160.04:060.17:135:17Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:153.010:402.53:560.24:380.17:135:18Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:502.811:222.64:390.35:100.27:135:19Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:292.55:260.45:450.27:125:20First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:082.712:132.36:200.66:250.27:125:21First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:592.81:032.27:200.67:120.17:125:22First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:562.92:022.18:270.68:060.17:115:23First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:563.13:062.19:340.49:05-0.17:115:24Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue3:563.44:092.110:370.210:06-0.37:105:25Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:553.75:092.311:33-0.111:06-0.67:105:26Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:503.96:062.512:25-0.37:095:27Full Moon23Thu
24Fri6:434.17:002.812:03-0.91:14-0.67:095:28Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:344.27:523.01:00-1.12:02-0.87:085:29Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:244.18:453.21:55-1.12:48-0.97:085:30Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:133.99:383.42:50-1.13:34-0.97:075:31Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:023.610:323.43:46-0.94:20-0.97:065:32Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:523.311:293.44:44-0.65:07-0.77:065:33Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:452.95:46-0.35:56-0.57:055:34Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:283.312:422.56:520.06:49-0.37:045:35Third Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656496)

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

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC?

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 68% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (68% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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