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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 12:51 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 20m at 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 - Aug 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:503.110:103.83:54-0.13:48-0.16:178:09Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:333.110:503.64:340.04:330.16:188:08Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:173.111:303.35:130.15:170.46:188:07Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:013.05:510.36:040.66:198:06Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:103.112:473.06:290.46:530.86:208:05Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:532.91:363.07:100.57:481.06:218:04Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:392.72:293.07:540.68:481.16:218:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:312.53:243.18:420.69:491.16:228:02Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:272.54:183.29:340.610:481.06:238:01Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:242.55:103.410:270.511:400.86:248:00Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:182.65:593.611:190.36:247:59Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:092.86:453.812:280.612:090.16:257:58Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:583.07:294.01:120.312:58-0.16:267:57New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:453.28:144.11:550.11:46-0.36:277:55New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:313.48:584.22:37-0.12:34-0.46:277:54New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:193.69:434.13:19-0.33:24-0.46:287:53New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:083.710:304.04:03-0.44:15-0.36:297:52Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:593.811:193.84:48-0.45:09-0.26:307:51Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:533.95:35-0.36:070.06:307:50Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:113.612:513.86:26-0.27:100.26:317:48First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:083.31:543.87:21-0.18:180.46:327:47First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:103.13:003.88:210.09:290.56:327:46First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:182.94:063.99:250.110:370.56:337:45Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:252.95:093.910:300.111:390.46:347:43Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:283.06:054.011:310.16:357:42Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:243.16:564.012:330.312:260.06:357:41Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:153.27:424.01:210.21:160.06:367:39Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:003.38:243.92:040.22:030.06:377:38Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:423.49:043.82:440.12:460.16:387:37Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:223.49:413.73:210.23:270.26:387:35Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:013.410:183.53:560.34:080.36:397:34Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 9:56 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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