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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 07m at 10:26 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 5:19 pm (3.3 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 - Jun 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:152.811:363.85:23-0.15:080.05:548:15Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:082.96:09-0.16:030.15:548:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:263.61:053.06:57-0.17:050.25:548:16Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:203.42:073.27:49-0.18:130.35:538:16Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:193.23:103.48:42-0.29:240.35:538:17Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:213.14:133.79:38-0.310:350.25:538:17Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:232.95:123.910:34-0.411:400.15:538:18Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:252.96:094.111:29-0.55:538:18Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:242.97:034.312:40-0.112:23-0.65:538:19Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:192.97:544.31:35-0.21:16-0.65:538:19New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:122.98:434.32:27-0.32:07-0.55:538:20New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:032.99:304.23:16-0.32:56-0.45:538:20New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:522.910:164.04:03-0.23:45-0.25:538:21Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:412.811:003.74:48-0.14:330.05:538:21Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:292.811:443.55:320.05:210.25:538:21Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:182.76:150.16:120.55:538:22Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:283.21:092.76:580.27:050.75:538:22First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:132.92:012.87:400.38:030.95:538:22First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:592.72:542.88:220.49:040.95:538:23First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:492.53:463.09:060.410:050.95:548:23First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:422.44:363.19:520.411:030.85:548:23Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:352.45:243.310:380.311:550.75:548:23Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:262.46:093.511:240.25:548:23Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:162.46:533.712:430.512:100.15:558:23Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:032.57:363.91:270.312:56-0.15:558:24Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:492.68:194.02:100.11:42-0.25:558:24Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:352.89:024.12:520.02:28-0.35:568:24Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:212.99:464.13:34-0.23:16-0.35:568:24Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:093.010:324.04:16-0.34:06-0.35:568:24Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:003.111:193.85:00-0.44:58-0.25:578:24Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 1:52 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 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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