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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 1:33 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 15m at 7:43 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:393.410:543.34:300.44:480.56:407:33Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:183.411:313.15:040.55:300.76:407:31Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:003.35:400.66:150.96:417:30Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:112.912:453.26:190.87:051.16:427:29Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:562.71:363.27:020.88:021.26:437:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:472.62:323.27:530.99:031.26:437:26Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:452.63:313.38:490.910:031.16:447:24Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:462.74:293.59:490.710:590.96:457:23Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:452.85:223.710:470.511:490.76:457:22Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:393.16:123.911:420.36:467:20Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:303.47:004.112:350.412:350.06:477:19Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:193.77:474.21:190.11:27-0.26:487:17New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:074.08:334.32:03-0.12:18-0.46:487:16New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:564.29:214.22:47-0.33:09-0.46:497:14New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:464.310:094.03:32-0.44:02-0.46:507:13Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:384.411:003.84:19-0.44:57-0.26:507:12Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:334.311:543.65:09-0.35:550.16:517:10Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:324.26:02-0.16:580.36:527:09First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:543.31:354.07:000.18:060.56:537:07First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:003.12:433.98:050.39:150.66:537:06First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:103.03:503.89:140.510:220.76:547:04First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:183.14:533.810:220.511:210.66:557:03Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:193.25:483.811:230.56:557:02Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:123.36:373.812:110.512:170.46:567:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:583.57:203.812:560.41:040.36:576:59Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:393.67:593.71:350.41:480.36:586:57Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:173.78:363.72:110.42:280.36:586:56Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:533.79:113.52:440.43:060.46:596:54Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:293.79:463.43:170.43:440.57:006:53Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:043.710:213.23:490.54:220.67:016:52Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 10:38 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 99% 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 (99% 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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