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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 5:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 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 - Oct 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:394.49:583.53:16-0.14:020.07:026:50Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:274.510:453.33:59-0.14:540.27:026:48Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:194.411:383.14:450.05:510.47:036:47Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:174.35:370.26:540.67:046:46Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:372.91:224.16:360.48:030.87:056:44Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:462.82:323.97:450.59:140.87:056:43Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:022.83:433.99:010.610:200.87:066:42Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:143.04:483.810:150.611:170.67:076:40Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:163.25:453.811:210.57:086:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:103.56:343.812:060.512:180.47:096:38Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:573.77:183.712:490.41:090.37:096:36New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:403.97:593.61:270.31:550.37:106:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:194.08:373.42:030.32:390.37:116:34New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:574.09:143.32:370.33:200.47:126:32New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:334.09:503.13:100.44:000.57:136:31Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:103.910:272.93:430.64:410.77:136:30Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:493.811:062.74:170.75:240.97:146:29Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:313.611:492.64:550.96:101.17:156:27Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:193.55:371.17:021.37:166:26First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:392.41:133.36:271.28:011.37:176:25First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:382.42:133.37:261.39:001.37:186:24First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:422.53:143.38:331.29:531.27:196:23First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:442.74:103.49:391.110:391.07:196:22Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:383.05:003.410:400.911:200.77:206:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:273.35:473.511:360.611:590.47:216:19Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:123.76:323.612:270.37:226:18Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:574.17:173.612:390.11:180.07:236:17Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:434.48:023.61:19-0.12:07-0.17:246:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:294.78:493.52:02-0.32:58-0.27:256:15Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:184.79:383.32:46-0.33:49-0.17:266:14Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:094.710:293.23:34-0.34:430.07:276:13Waning 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 2:22 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 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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