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 1h 12m 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 - Jun 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:322.711:004.14:47-0.34:22-0.25:548:15Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:272.711:523.85:39-0.15:160.05:548:15Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:242.66:310.16:130.35:538:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:453.51:232.67:240.37:130.65:538:17First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:383.22:232.68:150.48:180.85:538:17First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:322.93:212.79:030.49:230.95:538:18First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:252.74:152.99:480.410:250.95:538:18First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:162.65:023.010:290.411:220.85:538:19Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:042.55:463.211:090.45:538:19Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:502.46:263.412:120.711:47 AM0.35:538:19Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:342.47:053.612:580.512:250.25:538:20Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:162.47:443.71:400.41:040.15:538:20Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:572.48:233.82:210.31:430.15:538:21Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:382.49:033.93:010.22:230.05:538:21Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:192.49:433.93:420.23:040.05:538:21Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:022.510:263.94:230.13:480.05:538:22Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:482.511:113.85:050.14:350.15:538:22Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:382.611:583.75:490.15:270.25:538:22Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:322.76:340.16:250.35:538:23Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:493.51:302.97:210.07:290.35:548:23Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:433.32:313.28:11-0.18:390.45:548:23Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:413.13:333.49:02-0.29:500.35:548:23Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:422.94:333.79:55-0.311:000.25:548:23Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:432.85:324.010:49-0.45:558:23Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:442.76:274.212:040.111:43 AM-0.55:558:24Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:422.77:214.31:03-0.112:37-0.55:558:24New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:382.78:134.41:58-0.21:31-0.55:568:24New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:312.79:034.32:50-0.22:23-0.55:568:24New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:232.79:514.13:39-0.23:14-0.35:568:24New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:132.710:393.94:27-0.14:04-0.25:578:24Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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