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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 29m at 5:31 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 11:27 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Mar 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:313.43:562.310:120.29:53-0.16:346:03Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:363.55:002.511:120.010:58-0.26:336:03Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:333.55:552.712:03-0.16:326:04Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:233.66:432.912:47-0.36:306:05Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:083.57:273.112:47-0.51:27-0.36:296:06Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:493.48:083.21:33-0.52:03-0.46:286:07Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:273.38:463.32:17-0.42:37-0.36:266:08Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:033.19:233.32:58-0.33:09-0.26:256:09Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:392.810:003.23:39-0.13:40-0.16:246:09Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:142.610:383.14:210.14:120.16:226:10Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:512.311:203.05:040.34:470.36:216:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:322.15:510.55:260.46:206:12Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:072.91:212.07:460.77:140.67:187:13Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:032.82:201.98:500.88:120.67:177:13Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:072.83:281.99:570.89:190.67:167:14Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:122.94:342.110:570.710:260.57:147:15Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:103.15:302.311:460.511:270.27:137:16Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:013.26:202.612:280.27:117:17Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:473.47:053.012:21-0.11:07-0.17:107:18Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:303.57:503.41:12-0.41:45-0.37:097:18New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:133.68:343.72:01-0.62:24-0.67:077:19New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:563.59:204.02:50-0.73:03-0.77:067:20New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:413.410:064.13:39-0.73:44-0.87:047:21Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:273.210:564.14:31-0.64:27-0.77:037:22Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:162.911:494.05:25-0.45:15-0.57:027:22Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:102.76:23-0.26:07-0.37:007:23Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:483.81:112.57:270.17:08-0.16:597:24First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:543.62:232.48:380.38:180.16:587:25First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:063.53:402.49:490.39:360.26:567:25First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:173.44:512.510:550.310:500.26:557:26Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:213.35:512.811:500.211:530.16:537:27Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 81% 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 (81% 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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