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 5h 45m at 6:06 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:042.76:454.112:240.112:03-0.45:578:24Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:002.77:364.11:190.012:57-0.45:578:23Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:522.88:234.12:08-0.11:47-0.35:588:23Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:412.89:074.02:54-0.12:35-0.35:588:23Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:272.99:493.83:38-0.13:21-0.15:598:23Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:122.910:303.64:19-0.14:060.05:598:23Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:552.911:093.44:580.04:500.26:008:23Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:392.811:483.25:350.15:350.46:008:22Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:242.86:120.26:230.76:018:22Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:272.91:102.96:500.37:140.86:018:22Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:092.72:002.97:290.48:111.06:028:22Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:562.52:533.08:120.49:121.06:038:21Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:472.43:463.18:590.410:141.06:038:21Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:432.34:403.39:500.411:120.86:048:20Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:402.35:303.510:420.26:048:20Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:352.46:193.712:040.611:34 AM0.16:058:20Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:282.67:063.912:520.412:25-0.16:068:19Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:182.87:524.11:370.11:15-0.36:068:19New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:073.08:374.22:21-0.12:06-0.56:078:18New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:563.29:234.23:04-0.32:56-0.56:088:17New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:463.410:094.13:48-0.43:48-0.56:088:17Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:373.510:573.94:32-0.54:42-0.46:098:16Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:313.611:473.65:18-0.55:39-0.26:108:16Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:273.76:06-0.56:400.06:118:15First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:403.31:273.76:57-0.47:460.36:118:14First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:373.02:313.77:52-0.38:560.46:128:14First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:402.83:363.78:51-0.210:070.56:138:13First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:472.74:403.89:53-0.111:130.56:138:12Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:532.65:403.810:55-0.16:148:11Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:542.76:333.912:120.411:53 AM-0.16:158:10Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:482.87:213.91:040.312:46-0.16:168:10Full Moon31Sat
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 9:08 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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