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 2h 19m 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 - Feb 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri2:123.02:262.28:420.48:280.17:045:36First Quarter1Fri
2Sat3:123.03:282.09:470.49:240.27:035:37Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun4:083.04:252.010:450.410:170.27:025:38Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:593.15:162.111:350.311:060.17:025:39Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:443.26:002.212:180.27:015:40Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:263.26:402.312:560.17:005:41Full Moon6Wed
7Thu7:043.37:172.412:32-0.11:310.06:595:42Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:403.37:542.51:11-0.22:05-0.16:585:43Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:143.38:292.61:49-0.32:37-0.26:575:44Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:483.39:052.72:27-0.33:09-0.26:565:45Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:223.29:422.83:06-0.23:40-0.26:555:46Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:583.010:222.93:46-0.14:13-0.26:545:47Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:372.911:073.04:310.04:49-0.26:535:48Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:202.711:573.15:210.15:31-0.26:525:49Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:112.56:180.26:19-0.26:515:49Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:553.21:102.37:240.27:15-0.26:505:50Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:593.32:172.38:350.28:20-0.26:495:51Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:073.53:272.39:460.19:28-0.46:485:52Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:143.74:352.510:51-0.110:35-0.66:475:53Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:153.85:362.711:48-0.411:37-0.86:465:54Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:124.06:323.012:40-0.66:445:55New Moon21Thu
22Fri7:054.07:253.212:36-1.01:28-0.86:435:56New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:554.08:163.41:31-1.12:14-0.96:425:57New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:423.89:053.52:24-1.02:59-0.86:415:58Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:293.69:543.53:16-0.93:42-0.76:405:59Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue10:153.210:433.44:08-0.64:25-0.56:386:00Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed11:022.911:333.35:01-0.35:08-0.36:376:01Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:512.55:570.15:530.06:366:01First Quarter28Thu
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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