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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 4:33 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 27m at 10:45 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Sep 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:132.64:553.710:090.611:320.86:397:33Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:162.65:513.711:110.66:407:32Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:092.76:393.712:240.812:050.56:417:30Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:552.97:223.71:080.712:520.46:427:29Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:363.07:593.71:460.61:340.46:427:28New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:133.18:343.72:200.52:140.46:437:26New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:493.39:073.62:520.52:520.46:447:25New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:233.39:403.53:220.53:290.46:447:23New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:573.410:123.33:510.54:060.56:457:22Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:323.410:453.24:200.54:450.76:467:21Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu11:093.511:213.04:510.65:260.86:477:19Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:503.55:240.76:121.06:477:18Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:002.812:363.56:020.87:051.16:487:16First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:472.61:313.56:490.88:061.26:497:15First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:442.62:343.67:450.89:141.16:497:13First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:492.63:403.78:500.710:201.06:507:12First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:582.74:443.99:590.511:190.76:517:11Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:033.05:434.111:050.26:527:09Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:023.36:374.312:110.412:07-0.16:527:08Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:573.77:284.41:000.11:05-0.36:537:06Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:494.08:184.31:46-0.22:01-0.56:547:05Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:404.39:064.22:31-0.32:56-0.56:557:03Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:314.59:554.03:16-0.43:50-0.46:557:02Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:234.510:453.74:01-0.34:46-0.26:567:01Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:164.411:373.34:48-0.25:430.26:576:59Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:124.25:380.16:450.56:576:58Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:343.01:134.06:320.47:510.86:586:56Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:372.82:183.87:330.79:000.96:596:55Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:472.73:263.68:420.910:071.07:006:53Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:562.74:303.69:510.911:051.07:006:52Waning Crescent30Tue
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 1:39 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 88% 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 (88% 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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