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 3h 45m 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 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:463.01:043.06:540.17:27-0.27:135:07First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:503.02:042.78:040.38:21-0.17:145:07First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:523.13:042.59:130.49:130.07:145:08First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:493.24:012.410:160.310:020.07:145:09Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:403.34:532.311:110.310:480.07:145:10Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:263.45:402.311:580.211:300.07:145:11Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:083.46:222.312:410.17:145:11Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:473.57:022.312:11-0.11:200.17:145:12Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:253.57:392.412:50-0.11:570.07:145:13Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:023.58:162.41:28-0.12:330.07:145:14Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:373.48:532.42:06-0.13:080.07:145:15Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:133.39:312.42:44-0.13:430.07:135:16Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:493.210:102.43:230.04:170.07:135:17Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:263.110:522.54:040.14:520.17:135:18Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:062.911:382.64:500.25:290.17:135:19Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:502.75:410.36:110.07:135:20Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:302.712:412.66:410.36:580.07:125:21Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:272.91:392.47:470.37:50-0.17:125:22Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:283.22:412.48:570.28:47-0.37:115:23Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun3:303.53:462.410:040.09:47-0.57:115:24Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:313.74:482.511:07-0.210:47-0.77:115:25Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:294.05:482.612:04-0.57:105:26Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed6:254.26:442.812:58-0.77:105:27New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:194.37:393.012:43-1.11:49-0.87:095:28New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:114.28:323.11:39-1.22:39-0.97:095:29New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:024.19:263.22:35-1.13:27-0.97:085:30Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:523.810:203.23:30-0.94:15-0.87:075:31Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:433.511:153.14:26-0.75:03-0.67:075:32Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:343.15:25-0.35:51-0.47:065:33First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:123.112:282.76:270.06:41-0.27:055:34First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:113.01:252.47:330.37:340.07:055:35First Quarter31Thu
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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