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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 19m at 3:34 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:56 pm (3.6 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 - Jun 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:202.75:593.311:280.35:548:15Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:062.66:393.412:210.612:050.25:548:16Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:482.57:163.61:060.512:410.25:538:16Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:272.57:533.71:480.41:170.25:538:17Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:062.58:293.72:270.31:530.15:538:17Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:442.59:063.73:060.22:290.25:538:18Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:232.49:433.73:440.23:060.25:538:18Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:022.410:223.74:230.23:450.25:538:19Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:432.411:033.65:020.34:270.35:538:19Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:282.411:473.55:430.35:130.45:538:20Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:172.56:260.36:050.45:538:20Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:343.41:112.67:120.27:040.55:538:21Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed1:263.32:102.87:590.18:100.55:538:21Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:223.23:113.18:490.09:200.45:538:21Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri3:213.14:113.59:40-0.210:290.25:538:22Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:223.05:093.910:33-0.411:350.05:538:22Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:222.96:054.211:26-0.55:538:22Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:202.97:004.412:37-0.212:20-0.75:538:22Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:172.97:544.51:35-0.31:13-0.85:548:23New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:132.98:474.62:30-0.42:07-0.85:548:23New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:072.99:394.43:23-0.53:01-0.75:548:23New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:022.910:314.24:15-0.43:55-0.55:548:23Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:572.811:224.05:06-0.34:49-0.25:558:23Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:522.85:57-0.25:460.15:558:24Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:133.612:502.86:470.06:440.45:558:24First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:053.31:482.87:360.17:460.65:568:24First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:563.02:462.98:240.38:510.85:568:24First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:492.73:412.99:100.39:550.85:568:24First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:412.54:323.19:540.410:550.85:578:24Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat4:332.45:203.210:370.411:490.75:578:24Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 6:45 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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