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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:16 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 8:47 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:102.56:453.512:310.612:060.25:588:24Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:542.57:243.61:150.512:470.25:588:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:362.58:023.71:560.31:260.15:588:23New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:162.68:393.72:350.22:050.15:598:23New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:552.69:163.73:120.22:440.16:008:23New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:342.69:533.73:490.13:230.16:008:23New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:142.710:313.74:250.14:040.16:018:23Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:552.711:113.65:030.14:470.26:018:22Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:402.811:543.45:410.15:350.36:028:22Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:292.96:220.06:280.46:028:22First Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:413.31:233.17:070.07:280.46:038:21First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:333.22:223.37:56-0.18:340.46:048:21First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:313.03:233.58:50-0.29:430.46:048:21First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:332.94:253.89:46-0.310:510.26:058:20Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:372.95:264.110:45-0.411:550.06:058:20Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:402.96:244.311:43-0.66:068:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:403.07:194.412:55-0.212:41-0.76:078:19Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:373.18:124.51:50-0.41:37-0.86:078:18Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:323.29:044.42:42-0.52:32-0.76:088:18Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:263.39:544.33:33-0.53:25-0.66:098:17Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:183.310:424.04:21-0.54:18-0.46:098:16Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:113.211:313.75:09-0.35:11-0.16:108:16Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:043.25:56-0.26:060.26:118:15Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:193.412:573.16:420.07:030.56:128:14Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:083.11:533.17:290.28:030.76:128:14Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:592.82:493.18:170.49:060.96:138:13Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:532.63:453.19:050.510:080.96:148:12Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:492.54:383.29:550.511:060.96:158:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:432.45:273.310:440.511:580.86:158:11Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:352.46:133.411:310.46:168:10Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:222.56:553.612:440.712:160.36:178:09Waning Crescent31Thu
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 12:01 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 100% 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 (100% 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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