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 3h 46m 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 - Oct 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:153.68:323.52:060.52:270.47:016:51New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:493.79:063.52:380.53:030.47:026:49New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:243.89:403.43:090.53:400.57:036:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:593.810:153.23:420.54:180.67:036:46Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:373.810:533.14:160.64:590.77:046:45Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:183.711:353.04:530.65:430.87:056:44Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:053.75:350.76:330.97:066:42Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:242.912:583.76:250.87:300.97:076:41First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:222.91:593.77:240.88:320.97:076:40First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:263.03:033.78:300.79:340.77:086:38First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:333.24:073.89:390.510:330.57:096:37Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun4:373.55:084.010:460.311:280.27:106:36Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:363.86:044.111:490.07:116:34Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:314.26:574.112:19-0.112:47-0.37:116:33Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:244.57:494.11:08-0.31:43-0.47:126:32Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:154.78:394.01:56-0.52:36-0.57:136:31Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:064.79:293.92:44-0.53:29-0.47:146:29Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:574.610:203.73:32-0.44:23-0.27:156:28Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:494.511:133.44:22-0.25:170.17:166:27Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:424.25:130.16:130.37:166:26Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:093.212:393.96:080.47:130.67:176:24Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:103.01:403.77:080.78:150.87:186:23Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:152.92:423.58:130.99:150.97:196:22Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:192.93:433.39:201.010:110.97:206:21Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:183.04:383.310:221.010:590.87:216:20Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:093.14:263.310:160.910:410.76:225:19Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:533.35:093.311:040.811:180.66:235:18Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:333.55:483.311:460.611:530.56:235:17Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:093.76:243.312:260.56:245:16New Moon29Wed
30Thu6:453.87:003.312:270.41:040.46:255:15New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:203.97:363.21:000.31:420.46:265:14New Moon31Fri
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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