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 (tomorrow) : 2:42 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 12m at 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 - Apr 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:163.44:512.810:490.110:540.16:517:28Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:183.45:502.911:450.011:550.06:507:29Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:133.46:413.112:34-0.16:497:30Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:023.37:263.312:49-0.11:16-0.16:477:31Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:453.38:063.41:36-0.11:55-0.26:467:31New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:253.28:443.52:20-0.22:30-0.26:457:32New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:023.19:203.53:00-0.23:04-0.16:437:33New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:383.09:553.53:39-0.13:360.06:427:34New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:132.810:313.54:180.04:090.16:417:34Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:492.711:083.44:560.14:430.36:397:35Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:272.511:473.35:370.35:190.46:387:36Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:092.46:200.56:000.66:377:37Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:323.212:562.37:080.66:470.76:357:38First Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:223.11:512.38:010.77:430.76:347:38First Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:183.02:532.38:580.78:470.76:337:39First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:193.13:542.59:540.59:530.56:327:40First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:183.14:522.810:470.310:560.36:307:41Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri5:143.35:453.211:350.111:550.06:297:42Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat6:073.46:353.612:22-0.26:287:42Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:573.57:243.912:50-0.31:07-0.56:277:43Full Moon20Sun
21Mon7:463.68:134.21:43-0.61:52-0.76:267:44Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:353.69:024.42:35-0.82:38-0.86:247:45Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:253.59:524.53:27-0.83:26-0.96:237:46Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:163.310:444.44:20-0.74:15-0.76:227:46Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:103.211:394.25:15-0.65:08-0.56:217:47Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:083.06:13-0.46:05-0.36:207:48Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:384.01:122.87:14-0.27:080.06:197:49Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:413.72:212.88:180.08:180.36:187:50Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:473.53:302.89:220.19:310.46:177:50Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:523.34:352.910:220.110:400.46:167:51Waning Crescent30Wed
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 11:26 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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