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 40m at 5:18 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:38 pm (3.3 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 - Jan 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:153.16:040.06:37-0.27:135:07Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:593.01:112.77:110.37:280.07:145:07Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:003.02:092.48:200.58:190.17:145:08Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:583.13:082.29:270.59:090.27:145:09Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu3:533.14:042.110:270.59:580.27:145:10Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:433.24:552.111:200.410:440.17:145:11Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:283.35:422.112:050.37:145:11Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:103.36:232.212:460.27:145:12New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:503.47:032.312:110.01:240.17:145:13New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:283.47:412.312:51-0.12:010.17:145:14New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:043.48:182.41:30-0.12:350.07:145:15New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:393.48:552.42:08-0.13:090.07:135:16New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:143.39:332.52:47-0.13:420.07:135:17Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:503.210:132.63:270.04:150.07:135:18Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:273.010:562.74:110.14:49-0.17:135:19Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:082.911:442.84:590.25:27-0.17:125:20First Quarter16Mon
17Tue11:542.65:540.36:10-0.17:125:21First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:383.012:482.46:570.36:59-0.27:125:22First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:383.21:492.38:070.37:55-0.27:115:23First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:423.42:562.29:190.28:57-0.47:115:24Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat3:473.64:032.310:270.010:01-0.67:115:25Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:503.95:072.411:29-0.211:05-0.87:105:26Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:494.06:072.612:25-0.57:105:27Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:454.17:032.812:05-1.01:16-0.67:095:28Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:374.27:563.01:03-1.12:05-0.87:095:29Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:274.08:483.11:58-1.12:52-0.87:085:30Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:153.89:403.22:52-0.93:37-0.87:075:31Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:023.510:313.23:46-0.74:21-0.67:075:32Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:493.111:233.14:40-0.45:05-0.57:065:33Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:372.75:37-0.15:49-0.27:055:34Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue12:173.012:272.46:370.26:350.07:055:35Third Quarter31Tue
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 8:28 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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