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 : 3:52 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 10:06 am (2.5 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 - Dec 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:114.08:292.91:42-0.12:400.06:554:55New Moon1Mon
2Tue8:534.09:132.92:24-0.13:230.06:564:55Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:373.910:012.93:080.04:080.06:574:55Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:253.810:542.93:570.04:560.06:584:55Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:173.711:533.04:520.15:480.06:594:55First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:143.55:540.26:440.07:004:55First Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:563.11:163.37:020.37:41-0.17:004:55First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:023.32:193.28:140.38:39-0.27:014:55First Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:063.53:233.29:240.19:36-0.37:024:56Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:063.84:233.110:290.010:30-0.57:034:56Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:024.05:203.111:28-0.211:23-0.67:044:56Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri5:544.26:133.112:22-0.47:044:56Full Moon12Fri
13Sat6:444.37:043.112:13-0.61:13-0.47:054:56Full Moon13Sat
14Sun7:324.27:523.11:02-0.62:01-0.47:064:57Full Moon14Sun
15Mon8:184.18:403.01:49-0.52:48-0.47:064:57Full Moon15Mon
16Tue9:044.09:272.92:35-0.33:34-0.27:074:57Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:483.710:142.83:21-0.14:18-0.17:084:58Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:333.411:032.74:080.15:030.17:084:58Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:183.211:532.64:570.45:480.27:094:58Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:052.95:500.66:340.47:094:59Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:472.612:552.76:480.77:200.47:104:59Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:422.71:482.57:490.88:080.47:105:00Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:372.82:412.58:510.88:550.47:115:00Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:282.93:342.49:490.79:410.27:115:01Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu4:163.14:242.510:410.510:250.17:125:02Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri5:013.35:112.511:280.311:09-0.17:125:02Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:443.55:562.612:120.17:125:03Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:263.76:402.712:54-0.17:135:03New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:083.97:242.812:37-0.41:37-0.37:135:04New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:513.98:092.91:21-0.52:19-0.47:135:05New Moon30Tue
31Wed8:354.08:572.92:07-0.63:03-0.57:135:06Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 12:59 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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