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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 29m at 5:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:38 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jan 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:483.610:163.03:26-0.44:13-0.47:145:06Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:353.511:083.14:18-0.34:58-0.47:145:07Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:253.25:15-0.15:46-0.47:145:08Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:063.212:203.06:170.06:39-0.47:145:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:083.31:212.87:260.17:36-0.47:145:09Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:133.42:272.68:380.18:37-0.47:145:10Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:183.63:332.69:480.09:38-0.57:145:11Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:203.74:372.610:52-0.110:38-0.67:145:12Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:173.95:362.711:49-0.311:35-0.77:145:13Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:113.96:292.812:41-0.47:145:14New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:003.97:192.912:28-0.71:28-0.57:145:15New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:473.98:072.91:18-0.72:13-0.57:145:16New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:303.78:522.92:06-0.62:55-0.57:145:17New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:133.59:362.92:52-0.53:35-0.47:135:17Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:533.310:202.83:37-0.34:14-0.37:135:18Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:333.011:042.84:220.04:52-0.17:135:19Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:142.711:512.75:100.25:310.07:135:20Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:572.56:000.46:120.27:125:21First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:412.712:442.36:570.66:560.27:125:22First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:352.71:382.17:590.77:460.37:115:23First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:322.82:362.09:020.78:400.27:115:24First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:282.93:352.110:010.69:340.17:115:25Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:203.04:302.210:530.410:270.07:105:26Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:083.25:202.311:390.111:17-0.37:105:27Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:533.46:062.512:21-0.17:095:28Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:363.66:512.712:04-0.51:02-0.37:085:29Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:193.77:363.012:51-0.71:42-0.57:085:30Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:013.88:213.11:38-0.82:22-0.77:075:31Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:453.79:083.32:26-0.83:03-0.87:075:32Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:293.69:573.43:16-0.83:46-0.87:065:33Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:163.310:503.44:08-0.74:31-0.87:055:34Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 8:28 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (81% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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