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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 40m at 5:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:27 am (2.6 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 - Jan 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:563.53:082.69:210.19:15-0.47:135:07Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun3:563.74:142.510:330.010:09-0.57:145:07Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon4:564.05:142.511:33-0.211:09-0.77:145:08Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue5:504.16:082.612:27-0.47:145:09Full Moon4Tue
5Wed6:444.27:022.712:03-0.81:21-0.57:145:10Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:384.27:562.812:57-0.82:09-0.57:145:11Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:264.18:502.81:51-0.82:57-0.57:145:12Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:143.89:382.82:45-0.63:45-0.47:145:13Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:023.610:262.83:39-0.44:27-0.37:145:13Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:503.211:202.74:27-0.15:15-0.17:145:14Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:322.95:210.15:570.07:145:15Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:142.712:202.66:210.46:390.27:135:16Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:082.71:142.37:210.67:210.37:135:17Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:022.72:082.18:270.78:090.37:135:18Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:562.83:022.09:270.78:570.37:135:19Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun3:502.93:561.910:270.69:510.37:125:20Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon4:383.14:502.011:210.410:390.17:125:21Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:263.25:382.112:030.37:125:22Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:083.36:202.212:450.17:115:23Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:503.57:022.312:09-0.21:210.07:115:24New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:263.67:442.512:51-0.31:57-0.27:105:25New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:083.68:202.61:33-0.42:33-0.37:105:26New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:443.69:022.72:15-0.53:09-0.47:105:27Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:263.59:502.93:03-0.53:51-0.47:095:28Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:083.310:383.03:51-0.44:27-0.47:085:29Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:503.111:263.14:45-0.35:09-0.47:085:30Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:442.85:39-0.15:57-0.47:075:31First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:263.212:382.66:450.16:45-0.47:075:32First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:263.31:382.37:570.17:45-0.37:065:33First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:323.42:502.29:150.18:51-0.47:055:34Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon3:443.64:022.210:210.09:57-0.47:045:35Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 8:29 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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