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 6m 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 - Nov 2091

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:303.611:522.75:010.86:030.87:276:12Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:173.55:450.96:510.97:286:11Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:432.71:093.56:380.97:450.97:296:10Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:412.71:073.46:380.97:410.86:305:10Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:432.92:093.57:450.88:370.66:315:09Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:463.23:093.58:520.69:310.36:325:08Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed3:443.54:073.69:570.310:220.06:335:07Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:403.95:013.710:570.011:11-0.36:345:06Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:334.35:543.811:53-0.36:355:05New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:244.66:463.812:01-0.512:48-0.56:365:05New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:164.87:383.712:50-0.71:42-0.66:375:04New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:074.88:303.61:39-0.72:35-0.56:385:03New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:004.79:243.52:30-0.63:30-0.46:395:03Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:544.510:213.33:23-0.44:25-0.26:405:02Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:504.211:213.14:19-0.15:230.06:415:01Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:493.95:190.26:230.36:415:01First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:263.012:513.66:250.57:240.46:425:00First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:333.01:543.47:340.78:230.56:435:00First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:373.02:543.28:420.79:170.56:444:59First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:343.13:493.19:440.710:040.56:454:59Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:243.34:373.010:380.710:460.46:464:58Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:083.45:213.011:260.611:240.36:474:58Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:473.66:003.012:080.46:484:57Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:243.76:382.912:480.46:494:57Full Moon24Sat
25Sun7:003.77:142.912:340.21:250.36:504:57Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:353.87:502.91:080.22:020.36:514:56Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:103.88:272.81:430.22:400.36:524:56Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:473.79:052.72:190.33:170.36:534:56Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:253.79:452.72:560.33:570.36:544:56Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:053.610:302.73:370.44:380.46:554:55Waning Gibbous30Fri
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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