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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 11:03 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 4:26 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:272.53:243.18:420.39:470.95:578:24First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:222.44:193.39:320.210:490.75:588:24Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:212.45:133.610:250.111:470.55:588:23Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:192.56:063.911:19-0.15:598:23Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:162.66:584.112:410.212:14-0.45:598:23Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:112.87:494.31:320.01:08-0.66:008:23Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:043.08:394.42:21-0.22:03-0.76:008:23Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:583.19:294.43:09-0.42:57-0.76:018:22Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:523.310:184.23:57-0.63:53-0.76:028:22Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:463.411:094.04:44-0.64:50-0.56:028:22Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:433.55:33-0.65:49-0.36:038:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:003.712:423.66:22-0.56:520.06:038:21Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:553.31:433.67:13-0.47:590.36:048:21Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:523.02:463.68:08-0.29:100.56:058:20Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:542.73:493.69:04-0.110:190.56:058:20Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:582.64:503.610:020.011:240.56:068:19Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:002.55:463.711:000.16:078:19Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:582.56:363.712:200.511:53 AM0.16:078:18Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:492.57:223.71:100.412:430.16:088:18Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:352.68:033.71:540.31:280.16:098:17New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:172.78:413.72:330.32:100.16:098:17New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:572.89:173.63:090.22:500.16:108:16New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:352.89:523.53:440.23:290.26:118:15New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:122.910:263.44:160.24:080.36:118:15Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:502.910:593.24:480.24:480.46:128:14Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:283.011:343.05:190.35:300.66:138:13Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:093.05:520.36:150.76:148:12Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:122.812:543.16:280.47:060.96:148:12First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:552.71:443.27:090.48:030.96:158:11First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:452.52:413.37:560.49:080.96:168:10First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:422.53:413.58:510.310:140.86:168:09First Quarter31Tue
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 7:44 pm — 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 71% 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 Waxing Gibbous (71% 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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