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 (tomorrow) : 4:58 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 33m at 10:24 pm (3.6 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 - Nov 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:534.49:133.42:28-0.13:200.07:276:12Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:374.39:573.23:090.04:070.17:286:11Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:214.29:422.92:500.23:540.36:295:11Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:063.910:292.73:320.44:430.66:305:10Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:543.711:202.64:170.75:350.86:315:09Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:463.55:060.96:301.06:325:08Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:172.512:423.36:031.17:271.16:335:07Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:202.51:423.27:071.28:221.16:345:06Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:212.62:393.18:131.29:111.06:355:05Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:162.83:303.19:151.19:530.86:365:05Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:033.04:163.110:090.910:300.66:375:04Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:453.34:583.210:570.711:060.46:385:03Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:253.65:383.211:420.511:410.26:395:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:043.86:183.212:250.36:405:02New Moon14Thu
15Fri6:434.16:593.212:180.11:090.16:415:01New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:244.27:413.112:56-0.11:520.06:425:01New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:074.38:253.11:36-0.12:380.06:425:00New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:534.39:123.02:19-0.13:260.16:435:00Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:424.310:042.93:06-0.14:180.16:444:59Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:364.111:022.83:580.05:140.26:454:59Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:353.94:570.26:130.36:464:58First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:072.812:383.76:040.37:150.36:474:58First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:172.91:433.67:170.48:150.26:484:57First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:263.12:483.48:320.49:120.16:494:57First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:303.43:483.39:420.310:040.06:504:57Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:273.74:443.310:450.210:52-0.16:514:56Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:183.95:353.211:410.011:37-0.26:524:56Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:064.16:233.112:33-0.16:534:56Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:504.27:083.012:20-0.21:20-0.16:544:56Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:334.17:522.91:02-0.22:050.06:554:55Full Moon30Sat
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 1:41 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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