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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 07m at 8:05 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:57 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:222.91:013.96:180.57:410.97:016:50Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:252.72:063.77:200.88:491.17:026:49Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:342.63:143.58:291.09:541.17:036:48Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:442.74:173.59:391.010:511.17:046:46Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:442.85:113.410:431.011:371.07:046:45Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:343.05:573.511:360.97:056:43Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:173.26:363.512:160.912:220.87:066:42Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:553.47:123.412:490.71:040.67:076:41Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:303.67:463.41:200.61:430.67:076:39New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:033.78:193.31:490.52:200.57:086:38New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:373.88:523.22:190.52:570.57:096:37New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:113.99:253.12:490.53:350.67:106:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:463.910:013.03:200.54:140.67:116:34Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:253.910:392.83:540.64:560.87:126:33Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:083.911:232.74:320.65:430.97:126:32Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:583.85:170.76:361.07:136:30Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:152.612:563.76:100.87:371.07:146:29First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:182.62:003.77:150.88:411.07:156:28First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:282.83:073.78:270.79:430.87:166:27First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:383.04:113.89:420.610:380.57:176:25Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri4:423.45:103.810:510.311:280.27:176:24Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:403.86:053.811:550.17:186:23Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:334.26:563.812:160.012:53-0.17:196:22Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:244.57:453.71:02-0.21:48-0.37:206:21Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:134.78:343.61:47-0.42:40-0.37:216:20Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:024.79:233.42:32-0.33:32-0.27:226:19Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:514.610:123.23:18-0.24:240.07:236:18Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:414.411:033.04:060.05:170.37:246:16Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:344.111:582.84:550.36:130.67:256:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:303.811:592.74:490.66:120.86:255:14Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:313.55:500.97:131.06:265:13Third Quarter31Mon
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 11:01 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 (52% 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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