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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 10:01 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:33 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jan 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:023.01:112.67:190.47:24-0.17:135:06Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:023.32:122.58:280.38:20-0.27:145:07Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:043.53:172.49:380.29:20-0.47:145:08Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue4:063.84:212.510:42-0.110:21-0.67:145:09Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:064.05:232.611:42-0.311:21-0.87:145:09Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:034.26:212.812:37-0.57:145:10New Moon6Thu
7Fri6:574.37:163.012:20-1.01:29-0.77:145:11New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:504.38:103.11:16-1.12:18-0.87:145:12New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:414.29:043.22:12-1.03:07-0.87:145:13Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:303.99:573.23:07-0.93:54-0.77:145:14Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:193.610:513.24:02-0.64:41-0.67:145:15Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:093.211:473.14:59-0.35:28-0.47:135:16Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:002.85:590.06:15-0.27:135:17First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:443.012:542.57:030.37:050.07:135:17First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:443.01:522.28:100.57:570.17:135:18First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:433.02:532.19:170.68:520.27:135:19First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:403.03:522.010:170.59:460.27:125:20Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:333.14:462.011:100.410:360.17:125:21Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:203.15:332.111:550.311:230.07:125:22Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:033.26:152.212:350.27:115:23Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:423.36:542.412:07-0.11:120.17:115:24Full Moon21Fri
22Sat7:193.47:322.512:47-0.21:46-0.17:105:25Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:543.48:092.61:26-0.32:19-0.27:105:26Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:283.48:452.72:05-0.32:51-0.27:095:27Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:023.39:232.82:44-0.33:22-0.37:095:28Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:383.110:032.93:25-0.23:55-0.37:085:29Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu10:153.010:463.04:09-0.14:30-0.37:085:30Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:572.811:353.14:580.05:10-0.37:075:31Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:452.55:530.15:56-0.37:065:32Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:313.212:412.46:560.26:50-0.37:065:33Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:343.31:462.28:070.27:52-0.37:055:34Third Quarter31Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 First Quarter (62% 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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