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 5h 39m 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 - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:563.15:393.811:08-0.45:548:14Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:543.16:334.012:020.012:00-0.55:548:15Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:493.17:234.112:59-0.212:50-0.55:538:15New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:403.08:104.21:51-0.31:38-0.55:538:16New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:293.08:564.12:41-0.32:24-0.45:538:17New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:172.99:404.03:27-0.33:09-0.35:538:17New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:032.810:233.94:13-0.23:53-0.15:538:18Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:482.711:063.64:57-0.14:380.15:538:18Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:352.711:483.45:400.15:230.45:538:19Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:222.66:230.26:110.65:528:19Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:323.21:122.67:070.37:030.85:528:19First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:183.02:052.67:510.48:000.95:528:20First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:062.82:582.78:350.49:000.95:528:20First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:572.73:512.99:200.410:010.95:528:21First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:492.64:403.110:050.310:580.75:538:21Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon4:422.65:273.310:500.211:510.65:538:21Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:322.66:123.611:350.05:538:22Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:212.76:573.812:390.312:20-0.15:538:22Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:092.87:414.01:260.11:06-0.35:538:22Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:562.98:264.22:12-0.11:52-0.45:538:23Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:442.99:124.22:57-0.32:40-0.55:538:23Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:333.010:004.23:43-0.43:29-0.55:548:23Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:243.110:494.14:31-0.54:21-0.45:548:23Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:183.111:404.05:19-0.55:16-0.35:548:23Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:163.26:10-0.46:16-0.15:558:23Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:343.71:163.37:02-0.47:210.15:558:23Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:313.52:203.47:57-0.48:300.25:558:24Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:323.23:243.58:53-0.39:400.35:568:24Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:343.04:263.69:50-0.310:490.35:568:24Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:372.95:253.810:46-0.311:510.25:568:24Waning Crescent30Mon
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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