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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 51m at 6:07 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:222.88:524.32:40-0.22:15-0.55:548:14New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:112.99:414.33:27-0.33:05-0.55:548:15New Moon2Tue
3Wed10:022.910:314.34:15-0.33:57-0.55:538:16Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:563.011:224.15:04-0.44:52-0.45:538:16Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:543.05:55-0.35:52-0.25:538:17Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:163.812:553.16:47-0.36:560.15:538:17First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:123.61:593.27:41-0.38:050.25:538:18First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:113.33:033.48:35-0.29:170.35:538:18First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:133.04:053.59:30-0.210:270.45:528:19Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:142.85:043.710:24-0.211:320.35:528:19Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:142.75:583.811:17-0.25:528:20Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri6:102.66:483.912:300.212:07-0.25:528:20Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat7:022.67:353.91:220.112:55-0.25:528:20Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:502.68:183.92:090.11:40-0.15:528:21Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:352.69:003.92:530.12:24-0.15:538:21Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:182.69:403.83:340.13:060.05:538:21Full Moon16Tue
17Wed9:592.610:183.64:140.13:470.15:538:22Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:412.610:563.54:520.24:290.35:538:22Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:232.611:343.35:290.35:110.55:538:22Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:062.66:060.35:570.65:538:23Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:133.112:522.66:420.46:460.85:538:23Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon12:542.91:402.77:200.47:410.95:548:23Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:382.72:312.98:010.48:410.95:548:23Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:282.63:243.18:450.39:430.95:548:23Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:222.54:173.39:330.210:450.75:558:23Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:192.45:103.610:240.111:430.55:558:23Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:162.56:023.811:16-0.15:558:24Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:122.66:544.112:370.312:10-0.35:568:24Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:062.77:444.31:280.01:03-0.55:568:24New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:002.98:354.42:18-0.21:57-0.75:568:24New Moon30Tue
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 9:13 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 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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