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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 6:07 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 01m at 12:11 pm (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Mar 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:193.18:363.02:09-0.22:29-0.26:356:02New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:513.09:103.12:46-0.22:58-0.26:346:03Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:232.89:463.23:23-0.13:27-0.16:326:04Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:582.610:253.24:040.04:00-0.16:316:05Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:372.511:103.34:480.24:370.06:306:06Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:222.35:390.35:220.06:286:06First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:033.312:172.26:390.46:170.16:276:07First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:063.31:242.17:480.57:240.16:266:08First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:163.32:382.29:000.48:38-0.16:246:09First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:273.53:502.410:050.29:51-0.36:236:10Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:313.65:542.812:02-0.17:227:11Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:293.86:513.212:53-0.47:207:11Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue7:223.87:443.51:00-0.81:39-0.77:197:12Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:113.88:353.81:56-0.92:24-0.87:187:13Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:593.79:234.02:50-1.03:07-0.97:167:14Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:453.410:114.03:42-0.93:50-0.87:157:15Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:313.110:593.94:34-0.74:33-0.67:147:16Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:192.811:493.75:26-0.45:17-0.47:127:16Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:082.56:210.06:03-0.17:117:17Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:423.51:022.37:190.36:550.37:097:18Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:403.22:052.18:240.67:550.57:087:19Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:453.03:152.19:310.79:050.67:077:20Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:522.94:222.110:340.710:140.67:057:20Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:522.95:192.311:260.611:150.57:047:21Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:442.96:062.512:090.57:027:22Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:273.06:462.712:060.412:460.37:017:23Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:053.07:233.012:510.21:180.27:007:23Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:403.17:583.21:320.11:480.16:587:24New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:143.08:323.42:110.02:18-0.16:577:25New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:473.09:063.52:49-0.12:48-0.16:557:26New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:222.99:423.63:27-0.13:19-0.16:547:27New Moon31Sat
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 3:09 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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