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 4h 45m 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 - Apr 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:572.810:203.74:06-0.13:52-0.16:537:27Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:352.611:023.74:480.04:29-0.16:517:28Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:182.511:503.65:340.25:120.06:507:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:082.46:260.36:020.16:497:30First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:453.61:072.37:260.47:020.26:477:31First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:493.52:162.38:320.48:130.26:467:31First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:583.43:302.59:380.39:300.26:457:32First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:063.54:402.810:390.110:440.06:437:33Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:103.55:413.211:34-0.111:51-0.26:427:34Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:073.56:363.612:23-0.46:417:35Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:593.57:273.912:52-0.41:09-0.56:397:35Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:483.48:154.21:47-0.61:52-0.76:387:36Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:363.39:014.22:39-0.62:35-0.66:377:37Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:223.19:474.23:29-0.53:18-0.56:357:38Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:082.910:334.04:18-0.44:01-0.36:347:38Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:542.711:203.85:07-0.14:44-0.16:337:39Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:422.55:580.25:300.26:327:40Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:093.512:342.36:510.46:210.56:307:41Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:033.31:332.27:480.67:190.76:297:42Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:013.02:382.28:470.88:250.96:287:42Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:032.93:422.39:430.89:340.96:277:43Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:012.84:382.510:330.710:370.86:257:44Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:532.85:252.711:150.611:320.76:247:45Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:382.86:073.011:510.46:237:46Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:202.86:463.312:200.512:260.36:227:46Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:592.87:233.51:040.312:590.16:217:47Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:372.88:003.71:460.11:330.06:207:48New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:152.88:383.92:270.02:08-0.16:197:49New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:542.89:184.03:080.02:45-0.16:187:50New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:352.710:004.03:51-0.13:25-0.16:177:50Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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