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 2h 28m 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 - Apr 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:593.33:272.69:340.49:300.15:536:27Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:013.45:283.011:270.111:36-0.26:517:28Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:573.56:243.412:15-0.36:507:29Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:503.67:163.912:37-0.51:01-0.66:497:30New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:403.68:064.21:34-0.71:46-0.86:477:31New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:293.58:564.42:29-0.92:31-0.96:467:31New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:183.49:464.53:22-0.83:17-0.96:457:32New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:073.210:374.44:15-0.74:05-0.76:437:33Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:592.911:314.15:10-0.54:54-0.56:427:34Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:542.76:07-0.25:48-0.26:417:34Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:283.812:552.57:070.16:480.26:397:35First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:303.52:032.48:120.47:560.46:387:36First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:363.33:142.49:180.59:090.66:377:37First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:423.14:202.510:180.510:200.66:357:38First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:423.05:162.711:090.511:210.66:347:38Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:342.96:032.911:520.46:337:39Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:182.96:443.112:120.512:290.36:327:40Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:582.97:203.312:580.31:020.26:307:41Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:342.87:553.51:390.21:330.16:297:42Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:092.88:283.62:170.22:040.16:287:42Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:432.79:023.62:540.12:350.16:277:43Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:172.69:363.73:310.13:060.16:267:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:522.510:123.64:090.23:400.26:247:45Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:292.410:523.64:470.34:160.36:237:46Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:092.411:363.55:290.44:570.36:227:46Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:562.36:160.55:450.46:217:47Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:253.412:502.37:070.56:410.56:207:48Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:223.41:532.48:030.57:480.56:197:49Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:233.33:002.69:000.49:010.46:187:50Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:263.34:063.09:550.210:130.26:177:50Waning Crescent30Sun
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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