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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 3:16 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 9:01 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Mar 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:253.110:523.34:20-0.44:34-0.36:346:03Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:102.711:413.15:11-0.15:16-0.16:336:04Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:582.56:040.26:000.26:316:04First Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:323.012:512.27:030.56:500.46:306:05First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:302.91:512.18:060.67:460.56:296:06First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:312.82:552.19:100.78:480.56:276:07First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:312.83:542.110:080.69:480.46:266:08Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:252.95:462.311:570.511:410.37:257:09Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:123.16:312.512:390.37:237:10Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:543.27:122.712:290.11:170.17:227:10Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:343.37:502.91:12-0.11:52-0.17:217:11Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:113.48:283.11:54-0.32:27-0.27:197:12Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:483.49:063.32:35-0.43:01-0.47:187:13Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:263.49:463.53:16-0.53:36-0.47:177:14Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:053.310:283.63:59-0.54:12-0.57:157:14Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:473.111:133.64:45-0.44:52-0.47:147:15Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:322.95:35-0.35:36-0.37:127:16Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:033.612:232.76:29-0.16:26-0.27:117:17Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:593.61:222.67:310.17:24-0.17:107:18Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:033.52:292.58:390.18:310.07:087:18Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:123.53:422.59:500.19:430.07:077:19Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:223.54:522.710:560.010:54-0.27:067:20Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:263.65:553.011:55-0.211:59-0.37:047:21Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:243.76:503.212:47-0.37:037:22Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:163.77:403.512:58-0.51:34-0.57:017:22New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:043.78:273.61:51-0.62:17-0.67:007:23New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:493.59:113.72:40-0.62:58-0.56:597:24New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:323.49:533.73:27-0.53:37-0.46:577:25New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:143.210:353.64:12-0.44:15-0.36:567:26Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:552.911:163.54:57-0.24:53-0.16:547:26Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:362.75:430.15:310.26:537:27Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 6:08 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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