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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 5:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 56m at 11:27 am (2.6 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 - Sep 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:342.65:153.510:360.611:420.86:397:33Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:282.86:023.711:300.46:407:32Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:173.16:473.912:260.612:210.26:417:31Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:033.47:304.01:060.31:100.06:417:29New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:493.78:144.01:460.11:58-0.26:427:28New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:354.08:574.02:27-0.12:47-0.36:437:26New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:214.29:433.93:09-0.33:37-0.36:437:25Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:104.310:303.73:52-0.34:28-0.26:447:24Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:024.311:203.54:38-0.35:230.06:457:22Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:574.25:28-0.26:220.36:467:21Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:153.312:584.16:220.07:260.56:467:19First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:173.12:044.07:240.28:350.66:477:18First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:253.03:123.98:320.39:450.76:487:17First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:373.04:193.89:420.410:480.66:497:15Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:443.15:203.910:490.311:440.56:497:14Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:433.36:133.911:490.36:507:12Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:353.57:003.812:330.412:430.26:517:11Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:213.67:433.81:160.31:300.26:517:09Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:033.78:233.71:550.22:140.26:527:08Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:423.89:003.62:310.22:560.36:537:07Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:193.89:363.43:060.33:360.46:547:05Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:563.810:123.23:390.44:150.56:547:04Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:343.710:493.14:130.54:550.76:557:02Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:133.611:272.94:480.75:370.96:567:01Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:563.55:270.86:231.16:566:59Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:102.812:443.46:091.07:151.26:576:58Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:592.71:383.36:591.08:121.36:586:57Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:562.62:373.37:571.19:111.26:596:55Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:582.73:363.49:001.010:061.16:596:54Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:592.94:313.510:030.810:550.87:006:52Waning Crescent30Fri
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 2:22 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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