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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 53m at 1:33 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:11 pm (3.7 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 - Jan 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:103.15:560.16:35-0.27:135:06Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:533.01:083.07:020.27:30-0.37:135:07Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:563.22:112.88:120.18:27-0.47:145:08Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:593.43:152.89:230.09:25-0.57:145:09Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:013.74:182.810:29-0.210:23-0.77:145:09Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:003.95:182.811:30-0.411:19-0.87:145:10Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:554.16:142.912:25-0.67:145:11New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:484.27:083.012:14-0.91:18-0.77:145:12New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:394.28:003.01:07-1.02:08-0.77:145:13New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:284.18:503.01:58-0.92:56-0.77:145:14New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:163.99:402.92:49-0.73:43-0.67:145:15Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:033.610:302.93:39-0.54:29-0.47:135:16Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:493.311:212.84:31-0.25:14-0.27:135:17Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:373.05:230.16:00-0.17:135:17First Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:142.712:262.76:200.36:460.17:135:18First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:092.71:182.47:210.57:340.27:125:19First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:062.72:132.28:250.68:240.37:125:20First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:012.83:102.29:270.69:130.27:125:21Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:542.94:032.210:230.510:020.17:115:22Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:413.04:532.211:120.310:480.07:115:23Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:263.25:382.311:560.211:32-0.17:115:24Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:073.36:202.412:370.07:105:25Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:473.57:012.512:15-0.31:16-0.27:105:26Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:263.67:422.712:56-0.41:53-0.37:095:27Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:053.68:232.81:38-0.52:31-0.47:095:28Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:453.69:052.92:21-0.63:09-0.57:085:29Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:273.59:503.03:06-0.53:49-0.57:075:30Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:103.410:393.03:53-0.54:31-0.57:075:31Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:573.211:323.14:46-0.35:16-0.57:065:32Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed11:493.05:43-0.26:06-0.57:055:33Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:303.212:472.86:48-0.17:01-0.47:055:34Third Quarter31Thu
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 4:52 pm — 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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