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 55m at 4:23 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:333.32:192.78:080.28:150.75:548:14First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:283.03:182.88:590.39:190.85:548:15First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:232.84:122.99:480.410:200.85:548:15First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:162.75:023.010:330.411:160.75:538:16Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:052.65:463.211:150.35:538:16Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:522.66:273.412:060.611:54 AM0.25:538:17Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:352.67:063.512:520.512:330.15:538:17Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:172.67:443.71:340.31:110.05:538:18Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:572.78:223.82:140.21:490.05:538:18Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:372.79:003.92:530.12:28-0.15:528:19Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:182.79:403.93:330.03:08-0.15:528:19Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:002.710:213.94:130.03:500.05:528:20Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:442.711:043.84:550.04:350.05:528:20Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:332.811:513.75:38-0.15:250.15:528:21Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:262.86:25-0.16:210.25:538:21Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:423.51:243.07:14-0.17:230.35:538:21Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:383.42:253.28:07-0.28:310.35:538:22Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:383.23:283.49:02-0.39:420.25:538:22Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:403.14:303.79:58-0.410:500.15:538:22Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:433.15:293.910:54-0.511:55-0.15:538:22Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:433.06:254.211:49-0.65:538:23Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:413.07:184.312:54-0.212:42-0.75:548:23New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:363.08:094.41:49-0.41:35-0.75:548:23New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:293.08:594.32:41-0.42:26-0.65:548:23New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:213.09:474.23:31-0.43:16-0.55:548:23New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:113.010:344.04:19-0.44:05-0.35:558:23Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:012.911:203.75:06-0.24:540.05:558:24Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun11:512.85:52-0.15:440.25:558:24Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:063.412:432.86:370.16:370.55:568:24Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:523.21:362.87:220.27:330.75:568:24First Quarter30Tue
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 7:14 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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