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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 52m at 6:07 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:19 am (3.2 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 - Aug 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:313.02:233.77:42-0.18:510.66:178:09First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:322.73:273.68:390.110:020.76:178:08First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:372.54:303.69:380.211:080.76:188:07Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:432.45:293.610:390.36:198:06Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:432.46:213.712:070.711:36 AM0.36:208:05Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:352.57:083.712:570.612:270.36:208:04Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:212.67:493.71:400.51:130.26:218:03Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:022.78:273.72:190.41:550.26:228:02Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:402.89:023.72:540.42:350.26:238:01Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:172.99:353.63:260.33:140.36:238:00Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:533.010:083.43:570.33:520.46:247:59Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:293.110:403.34:260.34:300.56:257:58Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:053.111:133.14:550.45:110.66:267:57Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:443.211:492.95:260.45:540.86:267:56Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:273.26:000.56:430.96:277:54Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:302.71:163.36:390.57:401.06:287:53Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:192.52:123.47:260.58:451.16:297:52Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:162.43:153.58:220.59:541.06:297:51Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:222.44:203.79:250.410:590.86:307:50Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:302.55:224.010:320.211:580.56:317:49Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:342.86:194.211:36-0.16:327:47Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:343.17:134.312:500.212:37-0.46:327:46New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:293.48:034.41:380.01:35-0.66:337:45New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:233.78:524.32:24-0.32:31-0.66:347:44New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:154.09:404.23:10-0.43:26-0.66:347:42Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:074.110:293.93:54-0.54:22-0.46:357:41Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:004.211:183.64:40-0.45:18-0.16:367:40Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:544.15:27-0.36:180.26:377:38Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:103.212:524.06:160.07:210.56:377:37First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:072.91:553.87:110.38:300.86:387:36First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:102.63:013.68:110.59:411.06:397:34First 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 9:13 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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