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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 48m at 1:28 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:01 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jun 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:573.28:294.52:06-0.61:57-0.85:548:15Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:513.29:204.53:00-0.62:48-0.85:548:15Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:433.110:104.33:52-0.63:39-0.65:548:16Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:363.011:004.14:43-0.54:30-0.35:538:16Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:302.911:503.85:34-0.35:230.05:538:17Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:252.86:25-0.16:180.35:538:17Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:423.51:232.87:170.17:170.55:538:18Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:343.22:212.78:080.28:190.75:538:18Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:282.93:192.88:570.39:220.85:538:19Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:222.84:132.99:450.410:240.85:538:19Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:152.65:023.110:300.311:190.75:538:20Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:052.65:463.211:120.35:538:20Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:512.66:283.412:090.611:53 AM0.25:538:21Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:352.67:073.612:540.512:320.15:538:21Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:182.67:463.71:360.31:110.05:538:21New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:592.68:243.82:170.21:500.05:538:22New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:392.79:033.92:560.12:30-0.15:538:22New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:202.79:423.93:350.03:11-0.15:538:22New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:032.710:243.94:16-0.13:54-0.15:538:23Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:482.811:083.84:57-0.14:400.05:548:23Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:372.811:553.75:40-0.15:310.15:548:23Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:312.96:26-0.16:280.25:548:23First Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:463.51:283.17:16-0.27:300.35:548:23First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:413.32:303.28:08-0.28:380.35:558:23First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:413.23:333.59:03-0.39:490.25:558:24First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:443.14:353.710:00-0.410:570.15:558:24Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed4:473.05:344.010:56-0.55:568:24Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:483.06:304.212:01-0.111:52 AM-0.65:568:24Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:463.07:234.312:59-0.212:46-0.75:568:24Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:413.08:144.31:54-0.31:39-0.75:578:24Full Moon30Sat
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 4:14 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 96% 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 Full Moon (96% 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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