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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 04m at 4:33 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Dec 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:093.43:253.09:260.49:370.16:554:56Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:063.54:212.910:270.410:270.16:564:55Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:573.75:112.911:210.311:120.06:574:55Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon5:423.75:572.812:080.26:584:55Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue6:243.86:392.812:510.26:584:55Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:023.87:182.812:330.01:310.16:594:55Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:403.87:562.81:100.12:090.17:004:55Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:163.78:342.71:470.12:470.27:014:55Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:533.69:122.72:250.23:230.27:024:55Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun9:303.59:512.63:030.34:000.37:024:56Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon10:073.310:332.63:430.44:380.47:034:56Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:473.211:182.64:250.55:170.47:044:56Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:303.05:130.65:580.47:054:56Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:072.712:172.96:070.76:430.47:054:56Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:012.81:102.87:070.77:310.37:064:57Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:583.02:072.78:110.68:230.17:074:57Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:553.33:062.79:160.49:16-0.17:074:57Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:513.64:052.810:170.210:10-0.47:084:58Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:463.95:022.911:14-0.111:04-0.67:084:58Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:404.25:573.012:09-0.47:094:59New Moon20Wed
21Thu6:324.46:513.21:02-0.67:094:59New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:244.57:453.312:52-1.01:53-0.87:105:00New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:164.58:393.31:46-1.12:44-0.87:105:00Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun9:084.39:343.32:41-1.03:36-0.87:115:01Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:014.110:323.33:37-0.84:27-0.77:115:01Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:553.711:323.24:36-0.55:21-0.67:125:02Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:523.45:39-0.26:15-0.47:125:02First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:343.212:513.06:450.17:11-0.27:125:03First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:383.21:522.87:550.38:08-0.17:135:04First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:413.22:542.69:040.49:030.07:135:04First Quarter30Sat
31Sun3:403.23:532.410:070.49:590.07:135:05Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 7:46 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 88% 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 (88% 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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