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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 39m at 12:46 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:16 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Apr 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:423.21:072.47:150.47:020.56:527:28Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:353.02:052.38:120.67:590.76:507:29Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:332.93:072.39:110.79:020.76:497:30Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:332.84:082.410:070.710:060.76:487:30Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:302.85:022.610:570.611:040.66:467:31Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:212.95:482.811:410.411:550.46:457:32Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:063.06:313.012:200.26:447:33Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:473.17:103.312:410.212:570.16:427:33Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:273.17:493.51:240.01:33-0.16:417:34New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:063.28:283.72:06-0.22:09-0.36:407:35New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:453.29:083.92:48-0.32:46-0.46:387:36New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:263.19:504.03:30-0.33:26-0.46:377:37New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:093.110:354.04:15-0.34:08-0.46:367:37Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu10:563.011:233.95:02-0.34:54-0.36:347:38Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri11:472.95:54-0.25:46-0.26:337:39Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:173.812:452.86:500.06:440.06:327:40First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:163.71:502.87:510.07:500.16:317:41First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:213.53:002.98:550.19:030.26:297:41First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:283.54:083.19:580.010:160.16:287:42Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:333.45:113.310:56-0.211:230.06:277:43Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:333.46:083.611:50-0.36:267:44Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri6:283.46:593.812:24-0.212:39-0.46:257:45Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:193.37:474.01:18-0.31:25-0.56:247:45Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:063.38:324.02:09-0.42:08-0.56:227:46Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:523.29:154.02:56-0.42:50-0.46:217:47Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:353.09:573.93:41-0.33:30-0.26:207:48Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:182.910:383.84:26-0.14:110.06:197:49Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:012.711:203.65:090.04:520.26:187:49Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:452.65:540.25:350.46:177:50Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:043.412:332.56:400.46:220.66:167:51Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 3:31 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (86% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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