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 1h 41m 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 - Jan 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:233.99:473.02:55-0.63:51-0.57:145:06Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:113.810:403.03:47-0.54:38-0.57:145:07Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:023.611:383.14:42-0.45:28-0.57:145:08Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:573.35:43-0.26:22-0.47:145:09First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:403.112:573.16:500.07:18-0.47:145:09First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:453.22:012.98:020.08:17-0.47:145:10First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:503.43:062.79:130.09:16-0.47:145:11Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu3:533.54:092.710:20-0.110:14-0.57:145:12Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:503.75:082.711:19-0.211:08-0.67:145:13Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:433.86:012.712:13-0.37:145:14Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:323.86:512.712:00-0.61:01-0.47:145:15Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:183.87:372.812:48-0.61:47-0.47:145:16Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:023.78:212.81:34-0.52:29-0.47:145:17Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:433.69:032.72:17-0.43:09-0.37:135:17Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:233.49:452.73:00-0.33:48-0.27:135:18Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:023.210:272.63:42-0.14:26-0.17:135:19Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:413.011:102.64:250.15:030.07:125:20Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:212.711:562.65:110.35:420.17:125:21Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:052.56:010.56:230.27:125:22Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:472.612:532.36:570.67:090.37:115:23Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:412.61:462.27:590.67:580.27:115:24Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:362.72:442.29:020.68:500.27:115:25Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:312.93:412.210:010.49:430.07:105:26Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:233.14:352.310:540.210:35-0.27:105:27Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:123.45:262.511:420.011:25-0.57:095:28Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:003.66:152.712:28-0.37:085:29New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:463.87:032.912:15-0.71:13-0.57:085:30New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:323.97:513.11:04-0.91:57-0.77:075:31New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:184.08:403.21:53-1.02:41-0.97:075:32New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:063.99:303.32:44-1.03:27-0.97:065:33Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:543.710:233.43:37-0.94:14-0.97:055:34Waxing 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 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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