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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 12:05 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 16m at 6:16 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jan 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:553.68:132.71:27-0.32:23-0.27:135:07New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:333.58:522.62:07-0.23:01-0.17:145:07New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:103.49:312.62:46-0.13:38-0.17:145:08Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:473.210:112.63:250.04:140.07:145:09Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:253.110:532.54:060.24:500.17:145:10Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:042.911:372.54:500.35:280.27:145:11Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:462.75:380.56:080.27:145:12First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:262.612:332.56:320.66:520.27:145:12First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:192.71:252.47:320.67:410.27:145:13First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:152.82:222.48:350.58:330.07:145:14First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:113.13:222.49:380.49:28-0.17:135:15Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:073.34:192.510:360.110:22-0.47:135:16Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:003.65:152.611:29-0.211:16-0.77:135:17Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:513.96:082.812:20-0.57:135:18Full Moon14Sat
15Sun6:424.17:003.012:09-0.91:09-0.77:135:19Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:314.27:523.21:02-1.11:58-0.97:125:20Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:214.28:443.31:55-1.22:46-1.07:125:21Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:114.19:383.42:49-1.13:34-1.07:125:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:023.810:333.43:44-1.04:24-0.97:115:23Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:553.511:323.34:42-0.75:16-0.87:115:24Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:513.25:44-0.46:10-0.67:105:25Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:343.312:512.96:50-0.27:07-0.57:105:26Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:383.21:552.68:010.08:07-0.37:095:27Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:443.23:012.49:110.19:07-0.27:095:28Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:463.24:042.410:150.110:06-0.27:085:29Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:423.35:002.411:120.010:59-0.27:085:30Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:323.35:502.512:010.07:075:31Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:173.46:342.512:44-0.17:075:32New Moon28Sat
29Sun6:583.47:142.612:30-0.31:22-0.27:065:33New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:353.47:512.71:11-0.31:58-0.27:055:34New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:113.38:272.71:49-0.32:32-0.27:045:35New Moon31Tue
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 9:10 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 92% 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 (92% 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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