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 3h 19m 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 - Nov 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:052.61:333.36:571.08:121.06:275:12Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:102.72:333.28:061.19:041.06:285:12Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:082.83:263.19:101.19:480.96:295:11Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri3:583.04:133.110:061.010:260.86:305:10Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat4:413.24:543.110:540.811:000.76:315:09Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:203.55:323.011:380.711:330.56:325:08Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:563.76:093.012:190.66:335:07New Moon7Mon
8Tue6:323.86:453.012:050.412:580.56:345:06New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:074.07:222.912:390.31:370.46:355:05New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:444.08:002.91:130.32:160.46:365:05New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:244.18:392.81:500.32:580.46:375:04Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat9:064.09:222.72:290.33:420.56:385:03Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:524.010:112.73:130.34:300.66:395:03Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:423.911:062.74:030.45:220.66:405:02Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:383.75:000.56:170.66:415:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:092.712:393.66:060.67:150.56:425:01First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:172.91:423.57:180.68:110.46:435:00First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:243.22:453.48:330.59:050.26:445:00Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat3:263.63:453.39:430.39:560.06:444:59Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun4:233.94:413.310:460.110:46-0.26:454:59Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:164.25:353.211:44-0.111:34-0.46:464:58Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:074.46:263.112:38-0.26:474:58Full Moon22Tue
23Wed6:564.57:153.112:21-0.41:30-0.26:484:57Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:444.58:043.01:08-0.42:19-0.16:494:57Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:324.38:522.91:56-0.23:080.06:504:57Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat9:204.19:422.72:43-0.13:570.26:514:56Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:083.910:322.63:320.24:460.46:524:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:583.611:262.64:220.45:360.56:534:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:493.35:160.76:260.76:544:56Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:242.512:413.16:160.97:150.76:554:56Third Quarter30Wed
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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