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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 10:26 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 35m at 4:31 am (2.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Mar 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:113.18:283.12:03-0.22:20-0.26:346:02Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:433.09:023.12:39-0.22:49-0.26:336:03Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:152.89:363.13:16-0.13:19-0.16:326:04Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:492.710:133.13:530.13:510.06:306:05Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:242.510:533.14:330.24:260.16:296:06Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:042.311:403.15:170.45:060.26:286:07Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:522.26:080.55:540.26:266:08Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:343.012:492.27:070.66:520.26:256:08Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:363.11:562.28:120.57:590.16:246:09Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:423.24:042.410:160.310:080.07:227:10Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:463.45:092.711:150.111:15-0.37:217:11Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:453.56:083.112:08-0.37:207:12Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:393.77:023.512:17-0.612:57-0.67:187:13Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:313.87:553.91:15-0.91:44-0.97:177:13New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:203.88:454.12:10-1.02:30-1.07:167:14New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:093.79:364.23:04-1.13:16-1.17:147:15New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:583.510:274.23:58-1.04:03-1.07:137:16Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:493.211:204.14:52-0.84:51-0.87:127:17Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:413.05:47-0.55:43-0.57:107:17Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:153.812:382.76:46-0.16:38-0.27:097:18First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:153.51:412.57:500.17:410.17:077:19First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:203.32:502.48:570.38:500.37:067:20First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:273.13:592.410:020.410:000.47:057:21First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:313.05:012.511:000.411:040.47:037:21Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:263.05:532.711:490.311:580.37:027:22Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:143.06:372.912:300.27:007:23Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:553.07:163.112:450.21:070.16:597:24Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:333.07:523.21:270.11:390.06:587:25Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:083.08:263.42:060.02:110.06:567:25Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:412.98:593.42:430.02:410.06:557:26Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:152.99:333.53:190.03:120.06:537:27Full Moon31Sun
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 7:28 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 79% 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 (79% 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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