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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:26 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 51m at 1:05 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Feb 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:342.85:39-0.25:45-0.57:045:35First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:193.412:302.56:440.06:39-0.47:045:36First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:223.41:352.37:550.17:40-0.37:035:37First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:313.42:472.29:100.28:48-0.37:025:38Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon3:393.53:592.210:190.19:57-0.47:015:39Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:433.65:032.411:20-0.111:01-0.57:005:40Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:413.76:002.612:12-0.37:005:41Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:323.76:512.812:59-0.46:595:42Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:183.77:372.912:51-0.71:41-0.56:585:43Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:013.68:203.01:39-0.62:21-0.56:575:44Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:413.49:023.12:25-0.62:57-0.56:565:45Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:193.29:423.13:09-0.43:32-0.46:555:46Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:562.910:213.03:52-0.24:05-0.26:545:47Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:332.611:022.94:350.04:390.06:535:48Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:112.411:462.95:210.35:140.16:525:49Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri11:532.16:120.55:550.36:515:50Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:362.812:421.97:100.76:430.46:505:51Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:342.71:421.88:150.87:400.46:495:52Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:372.82:481.99:220.78:430.46:475:53Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:382.93:522.010:200.69:460.26:465:54Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:333.04:472.211:080.410:420.06:455:55Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:213.25:352.411:500.111:34-0.26:445:56Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:053.46:202.712:29-0.16:435:57New Moon23Fri
24Sat6:473.57:043.112:23-0.51:07-0.46:425:57New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:293.67:483.31:10-0.71:44-0.66:405:58New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:113.68:333.61:58-0.82:22-0.86:395:59New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:533.49:193.72:47-0.83:02-0.86:386:00Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:383.210:083.83:37-0.73:44-0.86:376:01Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 4:15 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (62% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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