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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:44 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 49m at 12:19 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Nov 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:003.43:243.69:100.59:430.36:275:13Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:003.74:213.510:160.410:320.26:285:12Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:543.95:133.411:140.311:180.16:285:11Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:434.16:013.312:060.26:295:10New Moon4Mon
5Tue6:284.26:463.212:010.012:540.16:305:09New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:104.37:283.112:410.11:390.26:315:09New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:514.28:103.01:210.12:220.36:325:08New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:324.18:502.92:000.33:050.46:335:07Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:133.99:312.82:400.43:470.56:345:06Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:543.710:142.73:200.64:310.76:355:05Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:383.511:012.64:030.75:160.96:365:05Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:253.311:532.54:500.96:031.06:375:04First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:153.25:441.16:521.06:385:03First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:502.61:083.16:441.17:401.06:395:02First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:482.72:013.07:471.18:260.96:405:02First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:422.92:532.98:501.09:090.76:415:01Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun3:323.23:432.99:480.89:510.56:425:01Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon4:193.54:313.010:410.610:340.26:435:00Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue5:043.85:183.011:310.311:170.06:444:59Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:494.16:053.112:190.16:454:59Full Moon20Wed
21Thu6:364.46:523.112:02-0.21:07-0.16:464:59Full Moon21Thu
22Fri7:234.57:413.112:48-0.41:55-0.26:474:58Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:124.68:313.11:36-0.42:45-0.26:484:58Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:034.59:243.12:27-0.43:36-0.16:494:57Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon9:574.310:223.13:22-0.34:30-0.16:494:57Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:534.111:243.14:20-0.15:250.06:504:57Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:523.85:250.16:230.16:514:56Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:303.112:533.56:350.37:210.16:524:56Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:383.31:573.27:480.48:180.16:534:56Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:433.42:593.09:000.49:120.16:544:56Waning Crescent30Sat
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 3:31 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 72% 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 Waning Gibbous (72% 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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