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 5m at 5:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:084.15:283.611:290.011:34-0.36:275:13Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:584.56:193.712:23-0.26:285:12New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:494.77:103.712:22-0.51:15-0.46:295:11New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:404.98:013.61:11-0.62:08-0.46:305:10New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:324.88:543.52:02-0.63:02-0.36:315:09Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:264.79:503.42:54-0.53:57-0.26:325:08Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:224.410:493.33:50-0.24:540.06:335:07Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:214.111:533.24:500.05:530.26:335:07First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:233.85:550.36:550.36:345:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:013.21:273.57:050.67:550.46:355:05First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:093.22:303.38:170.78:520.56:365:04First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:113.33:293.29:230.79:440.46:375:04Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:053.44:213.110:220.710:290.46:385:03Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:533.65:083.011:130.611:100.46:395:02Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:353.75:503.011:580.511:480.36:405:02Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:143.86:293.012:390.46:415:01Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:513.87:062.912:230.31:180.46:425:00Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:263.97:422.912:580.31:550.46:435:00Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:023.88:182.81:330.32:320.46:444:59Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:383.88:552.82:090.43:090.46:454:59Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:153.79:342.72:460.43:470.56:464:58Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:533.610:152.73:240.54:260.66:474:58Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:353.511:012.74:070.65:070.66:484:58Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:203.411:532.74:550.75:520.66:494:57Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:113.25:500.86:400.56:504:57Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:502.91:073.26:530.77:310.46:514:57Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:503.12:063.18:010.68:250.26:524:56Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:503.43:063.19:080.49:18-0.16:534:56Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:483.84:053.210:120.210:12-0.36:534:56Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:444.15:023.211:11-0.111:05-0.66:544:56Waning Crescent30Wed
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 8:29 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 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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