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 1h 04m 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 - Feb 2084

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:423.42:572.29:200.19:00-0.47:045:35Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed3:503.64:072.410:280.010:08-0.67:035:36Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu4:533.85:112.611:27-0.311:12-0.87:035:37Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:513.96:102.812:21-0.57:025:38New Moon4Fri
5Sat6:444.07:043.112:12-1.01:10-0.77:015:39New Moon5Sat
6Sun7:344.07:553.31:08-1.11:56-0.97:005:40New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:223.88:443.42:02-1.02:40-0.96:595:41New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:073.69:333.42:53-0.93:22-0.86:585:42Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:523.310:213.33:44-0.64:04-0.66:575:43Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:362.911:093.24:35-0.34:45-0.46:565:44Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:222.65:280.05:28-0.26:555:45First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:003.112:102.36:250.36:140.16:545:46First Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:552.91:052.07:280.57:050.36:535:47First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:552.82:081.98:350.78:040.46:525:48First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:582.83:131.99:390.79:070.46:515:49Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed3:572.84:132.010:350.610:060.36:505:50Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu4:492.95:032.111:220.410:580.16:495:51Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:343.15:472.312:020.26:485:52Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:133.26:272.512:370.16:475:53Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:503.37:052.812:26-0.21:10-0.16:465:54Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:263.37:423.01:07-0.31:42-0.36:455:55Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:003.38:193.11:47-0.42:14-0.46:445:56Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:363.28:573.32:27-0.42:46-0.46:425:57Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:133.19:383.43:10-0.43:21-0.56:415:58Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri9:532.910:233.53:55-0.33:58-0.56:405:58Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:362.711:133.54:44-0.14:41-0.46:395:59Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:262.55:390.05:30-0.36:376:00Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:103.412:252.36:420.26:28-0.26:366:01Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:153.41:342.37:530.37:36-0.26:356:02Third Quarter29Tue
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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