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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 13m at 3:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:072.87:363.81:200.31:040.06:168:09New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:522.98:173.82:030.21:480.06:178:08New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:332.98:553.72:430.22:290.16:188:07New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:123.09:313.73:200.23:090.16:198:06New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:503.010:073.53:540.23:480.26:198:05Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:283.010:423.44:280.24:270.46:208:04Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu11:063.011:173.25:020.35:070.56:218:03Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:463.011:543.05:360.45:500.76:228:02Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:303.06:120.46:370.86:228:01First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:352.91:173.16:510.57:300.96:238:00First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:222.72:103.27:360.58:291.06:247:59First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:152.63:073.38:270.59:320.96:257:58First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:142.64:063.59:230.410:340.76:257:57Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:162.75:033.710:220.211:320.56:267:56Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:162.95:584.011:21-0.16:277:54Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:143.16:514.212:260.212:18-0.36:287:53Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:083.47:424.41:16-0.11:13-0.56:287:52Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:023.68:324.42:05-0.32:08-0.76:297:51Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:543.99:224.42:53-0.53:02-0.76:307:50Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:474.010:124.23:40-0.63:57-0.66:317:49Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:414.111:034.04:29-0.64:53-0.46:317:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:374.011:563.75:18-0.55:52-0.16:327:46Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:353.96:10-0.36:540.26:337:45Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:533.41:373.87:06-0.18:010.46:347:44Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:553.12:423.78:050.19:100.66:347:42Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:012.93:473.79:080.310:170.76:357:41Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:072.84:493.710:110.411:180.76:367:40Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:082.85:433.711:100.46:377:38Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:012.96:323.712:100.612:020.46:377:37Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:483.07:143.712:560.512:490.36:387:36Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:303.17:533.71:350.51:310.36:397:34New Moon31Sun
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 7:08 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 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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