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 4h 53m 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 - Sep 2063

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:192.54:073.69:170.710:471.06:407:33First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:272.55:083.510:230.711:430.96:407:32Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:262.66:003.611:220.76:417:30Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:152.76:443.612:300.912:120.66:427:29Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:582.97:233.61:090.712:570.56:427:27Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:363.17:583.61:440.61:370.46:437:26Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:123.28:313.62:150.52:160.46:447:25Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:463.49:033.52:440.52:530.46:457:23Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:203.59:343.43:130.43:300.56:457:22Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:543.510:073.23:410.54:070.66:467:20Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:293.610:413.14:110.54:470.76:477:19Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:073.611:182.94:430.65:290.86:477:18Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:513.65:180.66:181.06:487:16Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:002.712:423.66:010.77:151.16:497:15Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:522.61:423.66:530.78:201.16:507:13Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:542.62:493.77:560.79:291.16:507:12Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:052.63:573.89:070.610:340.96:517:10Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:162.95:004.010:190.411:300.66:527:09Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:203.25:574.111:260.16:527:08Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:183.66:504.212:210.312:27-0.26:537:06Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:124.07:404.21:070.01:25-0.46:547:05New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:034.38:294.11:53-0.32:20-0.46:557:03New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:534.59:163.92:37-0.43:13-0.46:557:02New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:434.610:043.73:21-0.44:07-0.26:567:00Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:344.510:543.44:07-0.25:010.16:576:59Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:274.311:463.14:540.05:580.46:576:58Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:234.15:440.36:590.76:586:56First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:432.81:243.86:390.68:051.06:596:55First Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:482.72:303.67:430.99:121.17:006:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:582.63:373.58:521.010:151.27:006:52First Quarter30Sun
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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