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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:58 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 32m at 10:24 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:103.53:533.19:400.010:000.16:157:51Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:153.44:563.410:39-0.211:090.06:147:52Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:173.45:543.711:33-0.46:137:53Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:143.46:484.012:12-0.312:25-0.66:127:54Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:083.47:394.21:09-0.41:14-0.76:117:54New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:003.48:284.32:03-0.52:01-0.76:107:55New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:493.39:154.32:54-0.62:47-0.66:107:56New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:373.110:014.23:44-0.53:33-0.46:097:57Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:253.010:484.04:32-0.34:19-0.26:087:58Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:142.811:353.75:21-0.15:060.16:077:58Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:042.76:100.15:540.36:067:59Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:233.512:582.67:000.36:470.66:058:00First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:133.21:552.57:510.47:450.86:048:01First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:073.02:532.68:430.58:480.96:048:02First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:022.93:492.79:320.59:510.96:038:02First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:562.84:412.810:190.510:490.86:028:03Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:472.75:273.011:020.411:410.66:018:04Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:342.86:093.311:420.36:018:05Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:182.86:493.512:280.512:210.16:008:05Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:012.87:293.71:120.31:000.06:008:06Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:422.98:083.91:550.11:39-0.15:598:07Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:242.98:494.02:36-0.12:19-0.25:588:08Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:072.99:314.13:19-0.23:01-0.35:588:08Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:522.910:164.14:03-0.23:45-0.35:578:09Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:392.911:034.04:49-0.24:33-0.25:578:10Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:312.911:543.95:37-0.25:26-0.15:568:10Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:282.96:28-0.26:240.15:568:11Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:493.71:293.07:23-0.27:290.25:558:12Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:483.52:353.18:19-0.28:390.25:558:12Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:503.43:403.39:17-0.29:510.25:558:13Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:543.24:423.610:14-0.310:590.15:548:14Waning Crescent31Sat
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 1:41 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 94% 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 (94% 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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