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 : 7:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 42m at 1:00 pm (2.9 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:082.610:273.64:230.13:540.26:167:51Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:472.511:073.55:040.34:330.46:157:52Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:282.411:503.35:450.55:140.56:147:52Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:142.36:290.66:000.76:137:53Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:353.21:042.37:150.76:520.86:127:54Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:243.02:002.48:030.77:510.96:117:55Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:162.92:582.58:510.78:560.96:107:56Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:112.93:542.89:380.510:000.76:097:56Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:052.84:463.110:230.311:010.56:087:57Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri4:582.95:363.511:080.111:570.36:077:58Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:492.96:233.811:53-0.16:077:59Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:392.97:114.112:500.012:38-0.46:068:00New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:283.08:004.41:42-0.21:25-0.56:058:00New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:183.08:494.52:32-0.42:13-0.76:048:01New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:093.09:404.53:23-0.53:03-0.76:038:02New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:023.010:334.44:15-0.43:56-0.66:038:03Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:572.911:284.25:09-0.44:52-0.46:028:03Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:572.96:04-0.35:53-0.26:018:04Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:253.91:012.97:01-0.26:590.16:008:05First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:253.62:083.07:58-0.18:100.36:008:06First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:273.43:153.18:560.09:230.45:598:06First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:293.14:173.39:500.010:320.45:598:07Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:282.95:133.510:420.011:350.45:588:08Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:242.86:033.611:290.05:588:09Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:152.76:493.712:300.312:130.05:578:09Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:022.67:313.81:190.212:540.05:578:10Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:452.68:103.82:040.21:340.05:568:11Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:262.58:493.82:450.22:120.15:568:11Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:052.59:263.73:250.22:500.25:558:12Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:442.510:043.64:030.23:280.25:558:13Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:232.410:423.54:420.34:080.35:558:13Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 4:01 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 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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