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 41m 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 - Jan 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:593.55:102.311:370.311:03-0.27:135:06Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:473.75:592.412:230.07:145:07Full Moon2Wed
3Thu6:333.96:472.51:08-0.27:145:08Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:204.07:352.712:42-0.61:52-0.37:145:09Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:064.18:242.81:31-0.72:36-0.57:145:09Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:534.09:143.02:22-0.83:21-0.67:145:10Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:403.910:073.13:15-0.74:06-0.67:145:11Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:293.611:033.24:11-0.54:52-0.67:145:12Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:213.35:10-0.35:41-0.67:145:13Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:013.312:162.96:15-0.16:32-0.57:145:14Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:043.31:162.67:250.17:27-0.47:145:15Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:093.42:212.48:380.28:26-0.37:145:15Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:133.53:282.39:490.29:27-0.37:135:16Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon4:153.54:322.310:530.110:27-0.37:135:17Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:123.65:292.311:490.011:22-0.37:135:18Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:033.66:202.412:38-0.17:135:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu6:503.67:062.512:13-0.31:21-0.27:125:20New Moon17Thu
18Fri7:323.67:482.512:59-0.42:01-0.27:125:21New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:123.58:282.61:43-0.32:39-0.27:125:22New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:493.49:072.62:24-0.33:13-0.27:115:23Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon9:243.29:452.63:04-0.23:46-0.17:115:24Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:593.010:242.73:450.04:180.07:105:25Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:342.711:042.74:270.24:500.17:105:26Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:112.511:472.75:110.45:240.17:095:27First Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:512.36:010.56:010.27:095:28First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:352.712:382.16:570.76:450.27:085:29First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:302.81:332.08:010.77:370.27:085:30First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:292.92:351.99:080.68:350.17:075:31Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:293.13:392.010:110.59:360.07:065:32Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed4:273.34:392.211:060.210:35-0.37:065:33Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu5:213.65:352.411:56-0.111:32-0.67:055:34Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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