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 3h 28m 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 - Nov 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:593.26:143.212:080.87:276:13Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:373.45:513.212:240.611:550.56:285:12Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:133.66:263.212:310.56:295:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:473.87:013.112:260.41:090.56:305:10New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:223.97:363.112:580.41:470.46:315:09New Moon5Wed
6Thu7:574.08:123.01:300.32:250.46:325:08New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:344.08:502.92:040.43:050.56:335:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:144.09:312.82:410.43:480.56:345:06Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:583.910:172.73:210.54:350.66:355:06Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:473.811:102.64:080.55:270.76:365:05Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:433.75:030.66:250.76:365:04First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:132.712:453.66:070.77:250.66:375:03First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:212.81:503.67:190.68:240.56:385:03First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:293.12:543.68:330.59:190.26:395:02Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:323.43:543.69:430.310:100.06:405:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:293.84:503.510:470.010:58-0.26:415:01Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:234.25:423.511:46-0.211:46-0.46:425:00Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:134.56:333.412:40-0.36:435:00Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:034.67:233.312:32-0.51:33-0.36:444:59Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:514.68:123.21:19-0.52:24-0.36:454:59Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:404.59:013.02:05-0.33:15-0.16:464:58Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:294.39:522.82:53-0.14:060.16:474:58Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:194.010:452.73:420.14:580.36:484:57Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:123.711:432.64:350.45:520.56:494:57Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:073.45:320.76:480.76:504:57Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:442.51:043.26:340.97:420.76:514:56Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:462.62:013.07:411.08:320.76:524:56Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:442.72:552.98:461.09:160.76:534:56Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:352.93:442.89:440.99:560.66:534:56Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:193.14:282.810:360.710:330.46:544:56Waning Crescent30Sun
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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