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 : 6:07 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 12:11 pm (2.8 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 - Oct 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:144.05:380.46:470.77:016:50First Quarter1Thu
2Fri12:362.91:133.76:330.77:491.07:026:49First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:372.82:163.57:350.98:531.17:036:47First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:442.73:193.48:421.09:531.17:046:46First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:472.84:173.39:481.110:441.17:046:45Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue4:432.95:083.310:461.011:281.07:056:43Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:313.15:523.411:370.97:066:42Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:123.36:313.412:060.812:230.77:076:41Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:503.57:073.412:400.71:040.67:076:39Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:263.77:433.41:120.61:430.57:086:38Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:023.98:173.31:440.52:210.57:096:37Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:374.08:533.32:170.42:590.47:106:35Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:144.09:293.22:500.43:390.57:116:34Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:534.110:083.13:250.44:200.57:126:33Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:354.010:513.04:040.45:050.67:126:32Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:224.011:402.94:480.55:540.77:136:30Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:153.95:380.66:500.87:146:29Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:372.91:153.86:370.67:500.87:156:28Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon1:432.92:193.87:440.78:530.77:166:27Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:523.13:253.78:570.69:520.57:176:25Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:593.44:283.710:100.410:470.37:176:24Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:013.75:263.811:160.211:390.07:186:23Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:574.16:203.812:170.07:196:22Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:504.47:113.712:27-0.21:12-0.17:206:21New Moon24Sat
25Sun6:404.67:013.61:14-0.31:05-0.26:215:20New Moon25Sun
26Mon7:284.77:493.51:00-0.31:56-0.26:225:19New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:164.68:373.31:46-0.22:460.06:235:18Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed9:044.49:253.22:32-0.13:350.26:245:16Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:524.210:143.03:190.24:260.46:255:15Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:423.911:072.84:080.55:180.76:255:14Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:353.65:000.76:120.96:265:13First Quarter31Sat
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 3:09 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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