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 (tomorrow) : 5:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 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 - Sep 2060

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:062.812:423.36:100.87:071.16:407:32First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:492.61:323.26:510.98:061.36:417:31First Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:392.42:303.37:401.09:111.36:417:29First Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:392.43:323.38:370.910:161.26:427:28First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:432.44:333.59:400.811:131.16:437:26Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon4:462.55:283.710:420.66:447:25Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:412.86:183.912:020.811:40 AM0.46:447:24Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:333.17:054.112:460.512:340.16:457:22Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:213.47:514.21:280.31:27-0.26:467:21Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:093.88:364.22:090.02:18-0.36:467:19Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:574.09:214.12:50-0.23:10-0.46:477:18Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:464.310:083.93:32-0.34:03-0.36:487:17Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:374.310:563.64:16-0.34:58-0.16:497:15Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:304.311:493.35:02-0.25:560.26:497:14Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:284.25:520.06:590.56:507:12Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:463.01:324.16:480.28:090.76:517:11Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:522.82:413.97:520.49:220.86:517:09Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:052.73:513.89:030.610:300.86:527:08Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:172.84:563.810:150.611:300.86:537:07Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:202.95:523.811:190.66:547:05Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:143.16:413.812:200.712:150.56:547:04Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:003.37:243.81:030.61:040.46:557:02Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:413.48:023.71:410.51:470.46:567:01New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:193.68:373.62:140.42:280.46:576:59New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:543.79:113.52:450.43:060.46:576:58New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:283.79:443.33:150.53:440.56:586:57New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:023.710:173.13:450.64:230.76:596:55Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:383.710:522.94:150.75:020.86:596:54Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:163.611:302.74:480.85:451.07:006:52Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:593.55:240.96:331.27:016:51Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 2:15 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 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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