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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 42m at 4:33 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:00 pm (3.5 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 - Feb 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:533.87:082.712:15-0.61:23-0.47:045:35New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:393.97:562.91:06-0.82:06-0.67:045:36New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:253.98:443.11:57-0.92:48-0.77:035:37New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:113.89:343.32:48-0.93:31-0.87:025:38Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:583.610:273.43:42-0.84:15-0.87:015:39Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:473.311:223.44:38-0.65:01-0.77:005:40Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:392.95:39-0.45:51-0.66:595:41First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:213.412:362.66:45-0.16:45-0.46:585:42First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:253.41:412.37:570.17:45-0.36:585:43First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:323.42:512.29:110.28:50-0.26:575:44Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:393.44:002.210:200.19:55-0.16:565:45Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:413.45:032.211:190.110:56-0.26:555:46Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:363.45:562.412:100.06:545:47Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat6:253.56:432.512:55-0.16:535:48Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:093.57:252.612:39-0.31:34-0.26:525:49Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:483.48:042.71:23-0.42:10-0.26:515:50Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:243.38:402.82:04-0.32:43-0.26:495:51Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:593.29:162.82:43-0.33:14-0.26:485:52Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:323.09:522.93:21-0.13:44-0.16:475:53Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:052.810:292.94:010.04:140.06:465:54Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:402.511:082.84:420.24:460.16:455:55Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:172.311:522.85:270.45:200.26:445:56Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:002.16:170.66:020.36:435:56Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:422.812:522.07:160.76:510.46:415:57Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:412.91:541.98:230.77:510.36:405:58Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:453.03:022.09:300.68:570.26:395:59Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri3:483.24:062.110:300.410:020.06:386:00Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat4:473.45:042.411:220.111:02-0.36:366:01Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:403.65:572.712:08-0.26:356:02Waning Crescent29Sun
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 7:46 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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