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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 38m at 4:23 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:06 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Sep 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:412.64:263.59:440.710:570.96:397:33Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:402.75:203.710:420.511:480.76:407:32Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:353.06:103.911:370.36:417:31Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:263.26:584.112:350.412:300.06:417:29Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:163.57:454.21:200.11:22-0.26:427:28Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:043.88:314.32:04-0.12:13-0.46:437:26Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:534.09:184.22:48-0.33:04-0.56:447:25Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:434.210:074.13:32-0.43:57-0.46:447:24Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:354.310:573.94:19-0.44:52-0.26:457:22Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:294.211:503.65:07-0.35:490.06:467:21Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:274.16:00-0.26:520.36:467:19Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:483.31:304.06:560.17:590.56:477:18Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:523.12:373.97:590.39:090.66:487:17Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:013.03:453.89:070.410:170.66:497:15Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:103.04:483.810:140.411:170.66:497:14Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:133.15:453.811:160.46:507:12Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:073.26:353.812:100.512:110.46:517:11Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:553.47:193.812:550.41:000.36:517:09Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:373.57:593.81:360.41:440.36:527:08New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:163.68:363.72:120.42:240.36:537:07New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:533.69:113.62:470.43:030.36:547:05New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:293.79:463.53:190.43:410.46:547:04New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:043.610:203.33:510.54:190.66:557:02Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:413.610:563.14:240.64:590.76:567:01Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:203.511:353.04:580.75:410.96:566:59Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:023.55:360.86:271.06:576:58Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:172.812:503.46:180.97:191.26:586:57First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:072.71:443.47:081.08:171.26:596:55First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:052.72:443.48:061.09:181.16:596:54First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:072.83:453.69:090.910:160.97:006:52First Quarter30Wed
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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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