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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 34m at 9:13 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:55 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:592.69:284.23:20-0.12:48-0.35:548:14Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:472.610:164.24:06-0.13:36-0.35:548:15Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:382.711:064.14:54-0.14:28-0.25:538:16Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:332.711:593.95:44-0.15:25-0.15:538:16Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:322.86:36-0.16:270.15:538:17Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:543.71:363.07:28-0.17:350.25:538:17Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:523.42:403.28:22-0.18:470.35:538:18Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:523.23:443.49:15-0.210:000.35:538:18Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:533.04:443.610:07-0.211:080.35:528:19Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:532.85:393.910:59-0.35:528:19Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:512.76:314.012:100.211:49 AM-0.35:528:20Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:452.67:204.11:060.112:38-0.35:528:20New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:362.68:074.11:570.01:25-0.25:528:20New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:242.68:524.02:450.02:11-0.25:528:21New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:102.59:353.93:300.02:560.05:538:21New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:552.510:173.74:130.13:400.15:538:21Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:392.510:593.64:550.24:240.25:538:22Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:232.511:393.45:360.35:090.45:538:22Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:092.56:160.45:560.65:538:22Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:203.112:572.56:550.46:470.85:538:23First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:022.91:472.67:330.57:430.95:538:23First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:462.72:382.78:120.58:441.05:548:23First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:342.53:292.98:530.49:460.95:548:23First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:252.44:193.29:360.410:460.85:548:23Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:192.45:093.410:220.311:430.65:558:23Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:122.35:583.711:100.15:558:23Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:052.46:463.912:350.411:59 AM-0.15:558:24Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:572.57:354.11:250.212:49-0.35:568:24Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:482.68:244.32:130.01:41-0.45:568:24Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:392.79:134.33:00-0.12:33-0.55:568:24Full Moon30Thu
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 12:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 41% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (41% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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