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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 3:34 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 9:39 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Feb 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:583.31:132.57:220.07:22-0.47:045:35First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:033.42:192.48:350.18:24-0.37:035:36First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:103.53:282.39:470.09:28-0.47:025:37Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:143.64:342.310:52-0.110:31-0.47:025:38Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:143.65:342.411:50-0.211:30-0.57:015:39Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:083.76:272.612:40-0.37:005:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:573.77:152.712:24-0.61:26-0.46:595:41Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:423.78:002.81:13-0.62:08-0.46:585:42Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:243.68:422.81:59-0.62:47-0.46:575:43Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:043.49:232.82:43-0.53:24-0.36:565:44Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:423.210:032.83:26-0.33:58-0.26:555:45Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:192.910:432.84:09-0.14:32-0.16:545:46Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:562.611:252.84:530.15:060.16:535:47Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:362.45:410.45:430.26:525:48Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:112.712:202.16:340.66:240.36:515:49Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:032.71:122.07:340.77:120.46:505:50Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:002.72:121.98:400.78:080.46:495:51Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:012.83:151.99:450.69:080.36:485:52Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun3:593.04:152.010:410.510:070.16:475:53Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:523.25:082.211:290.211:02-0.16:465:54Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:413.45:562.512:120.06:455:55Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:273.66:422.812:53-0.36:435:56New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:113.77:283.012:43-0.61:33-0.56:425:57New Moon23Thu
24Fri7:543.88:133.31:32-0.82:13-0.76:415:58New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:383.79:003.52:21-0.92:54-0.86:405:58Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:233.69:493.63:12-0.83:35-0.86:395:59Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:103.310:413.74:04-0.74:19-0.76:376:00Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:593.011:363.65:01-0.55:07-0.66:366:01Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:542.76:02-0.25:59-0.46:356:02First Quarter29Wed
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 12:36 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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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