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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 8:05 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 1:53 pm (3.2 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 - Feb 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:103.03:201.99:540.69:160.17:045:36Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:093.24:212.110:510.310:16-0.17:045:37Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:043.45:172.311:410.111:13-0.47:035:38Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:553.66:092.512:27-0.27:025:39New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:433.86:592.812:08-0.71:10-0.57:015:40New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:303.97:483.11:00-0.91:53-0.77:005:41New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:153.98:373.41:52-1.02:35-0.96:595:42New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:023.79:273.52:45-1.03:18-0.96:585:43Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:483.510:193.63:39-0.94:02-0.96:585:44Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:373.211:143.64:35-0.64:48-0.86:575:45Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:292.85:35-0.35:38-0.66:565:46First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:133.512:272.56:41-0.16:33-0.46:555:46First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:173.41:332.27:530.27:35-0.26:545:47First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:263.32:462.19:070.38:44-0.16:535:48First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:343.33:572.110:150.29:520.06:525:49Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:373.34:582.211:140.210:54-0.16:505:50Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:313.35:512.412:030.06:495:51Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:183.36:362.512:45-0.16:485:52Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:003.37:162.712:34-0.21:22-0.16:475:53Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:373.37:522.81:16-0.31:55-0.26:465:54Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:113.28:272.91:55-0.32:26-0.26:455:55Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:443.19:023.02:33-0.22:55-0.26:445:56Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:162.99:363.03:11-0.13:23-0.16:425:57Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:482.710:113.03:490.03:520.06:415:58Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:212.510:493.04:280.24:230.16:405:59Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:582.311:322.95:110.44:580.26:395:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:402.16:000.65:400.36:386:00Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:222.912:322.06:580.76:310.36:366:01Third Quarter28Tue
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 4:59 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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