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 45m at 11:58 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:26 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 - Jun 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:263.28:584.62:38-0.62:24-0.95:548:15New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:203.29:504.53:30-0.63:17-0.85:548:15New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:153.110:424.34:23-0.64:12-0.65:548:16Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:113.111:344.05:14-0.45:07-0.35:538:16Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:083.06:06-0.36:050.05:538:17Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:263.61:063.06:57-0.17:050.35:538:17First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:203.32:062.97:490.18:090.65:538:18First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:143.03:053.08:390.29:140.75:538:18First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:092.74:013.19:280.310:170.85:538:19First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:042.64:523.210:150.311:150.75:538:19Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:562.55:393.311:000.35:538:20Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:442.46:223.412:060.611:42 AM0.25:538:20Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:302.57:023.512:520.512:230.25:538:21Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:122.57:413.61:340.41:040.15:538:21Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:532.58:193.72:140.31:430.15:538:21Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:332.68:563.82:520.22:220.05:538:22Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:132.69:343.83:290.13:020.05:538:22Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:532.710:123.74:060.13:430.15:538:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:352.710:513.64:440.04:260.15:538:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:192.811:343.55:220.05:130.25:548:23Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:072.96:030.06:050.35:548:23Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:203.41:003.06:47-0.17:030.45:548:23Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:103.21:583.27:34-0.18:070.45:548:23Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:063.02:593.58:26-0.29:160.45:558:23Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:072.94:013.79:22-0.310:260.35:558:24Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:112.95:034.010:20-0.411:320.15:558:24Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:152.96:014.211:19-0.65:568:24Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:162.96:584.312:33-0.112:17-0.75:568:24Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun7:153.07:514.41:30-0.31:14-0.85:568:24New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:103.18:434.42:23-0.42:09-0.75:578:24New Moon30Mon
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 2:42 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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