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 1h 21m 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 - Mar 2062

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:452.36:010.35:430.26:356:02Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:233.012:372.07:000.66:310.46:336:03Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:212.91:381.98:060.77:290.66:326:04Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:262.82:471.99:140.88:360.66:316:05Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:302.83:512.010:140.79:410.56:296:06Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:262.94:452.111:030.610:370.36:286:07Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:143.05:302.311:430.411:260.16:276:07Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:553.26:102.612:190.26:256:08Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:333.36:482.812:100.012:520.06:246:09New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:093.37:253.112:52-0.21:23-0.26:236:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:443.38:023.31:33-0.31:55-0.36:216:11New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:203.29:413.53:14-0.43:27-0.47:207:12New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:583.110:223.63:57-0.44:02-0.47:197:12Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:382.911:063.74:42-0.34:39-0.47:177:13Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:222.711:553.75:32-0.25:21-0.37:167:14Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:112.56:260.06:10-0.27:157:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:513.61:102.37:290.27:08-0.17:137:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:563.52:192.38:390.38:170.07:127:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:083.53:352.39:520.39:340.07:107:17First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:203.54:492.510:590.210:49-0.17:097:18Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:253.55:522.811:560.011:56-0.37:087:19Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:233.66:483.112:46-0.27:067:20Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:143.67:373.412:55-0.41:30-0.47:057:21Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:003.58:233.61:49-0.52:11-0.57:037:21Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:443.49:063.82:38-0.62:50-0.57:027:22Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:253.29:473.83:25-0.53:27-0.47:017:23Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:063.010:283.74:10-0.34:03-0.36:597:24Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:462.711:093.64:55-0.14:390.06:587:24Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:262.511:523.45:400.25:170.26:567:25Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:092.36:280.45:580.46:557:26Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:393.212:582.17:210.76:460.66:547:27Third Quarter31Fri
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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