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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:23 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 9:48 pm (3.6 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 - Mar 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:083.64:332.510:44-0.110:33-0.46:346:02Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:093.75:332.711:40-0.311:34-0.56:336:03Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:043.76:252.912:30-0.46:326:04New Moon3Sat
4Sun6:533.77:143.112:29-0.61:15-0.56:306:05New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:393.77:583.21:19-0.71:56-0.56:296:06New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:213.58:413.32:06-0.62:35-0.56:286:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:023.39:223.32:51-0.53:12-0.46:266:08Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:413.110:023.23:35-0.33:48-0.26:256:08Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:202.810:433.24:19-0.14:230.06:246:09Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:002.511:273.05:050.25:000.26:226:10Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:422.36:530.46:400.47:217:11First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:142.91:322.17:480.67:270.57:207:12First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:092.82:292.08:500.78:230.67:187:13First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:102.83:342.09:540.89:260.67:177:13First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:122.94:362.110:530.710:290.57:167:14Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:093.05:312.311:430.511:260.37:147:15Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:593.26:182.612:270.37:137:16Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:443.37:022.812:180.01:060.07:117:17Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:263.57:443.11:05-0.21:44-0.27:107:17Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:073.68:273.41:52-0.42:21-0.47:097:18Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:493.69:103.72:38-0.62:59-0.67:077:19Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:313.59:543.83:24-0.73:39-0.77:067:20Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:153.310:413.94:13-0.64:20-0.67:057:21Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:023.111:323.95:04-0.55:05-0.67:037:21Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:532.95:59-0.35:54-0.47:027:22Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:273.812:502.76:59-0.16:50-0.27:007:23Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:293.71:562.58:060.17:540.06:597:24Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:363.63:092.59:170.29:070.16:587:25Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:473.54:222.610:260.210:210.16:567:25Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:553.55:272.811:270.111:290.06:557:26Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:553.56:233.012:20-0.16:537:27Waning 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 1:05 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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