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 (tomorrow) : 6:44 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 33m at 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 - Feb 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:123.86:272.712:42-0.47:045:35Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:003.97:173.012:26-0.81:26-0.67:045:36Full Moon2Sat
3Sun7:474.08:073.21:20-1.02:10-0.87:035:37Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:343.98:573.42:12-1.12:53-0.97:025:38Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:213.79:483.63:06-1.03:37-1.07:015:39Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:093.410:423.64:01-0.84:22-0.97:005:40Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:593.111:393.64:59-0.55:10-0.86:595:41Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:532.76:01-0.26:01-0.56:585:42Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat12:403.512:542.47:100.06:59-0.36:585:43Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:463.32:022.28:230.28:03-0.16:575:44Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:543.33:152.19:350.39:120.06:565:45Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue4:003.34:222.110:390.210:170.06:555:46Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed4:593.35:192.311:340.111:14-0.16:545:47Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu5:503.36:082.412:190.06:535:48Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:343.36:502.612:04-0.212:59-0.16:525:49New Moon15Fri
16Sat7:133.37:282.712:48-0.31:34-0.16:505:50New Moon16Sat
17Sun7:483.38:042.81:29-0.32:06-0.26:495:51New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:223.28:392.92:07-0.32:36-0.26:485:52New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:543.09:132.92:44-0.23:05-0.26:475:53Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:262.89:473.03:22-0.13:34-0.16:465:54Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:582.610:233.04:000.14:030.06:455:55Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:322.411:032.94:400.24:350.16:445:56Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:112.211:482.95:250.45:120.26:435:57First Quarter23Sat
24Sun11:562.16:170.65:570.26:415:57First Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:422.912:512.07:180.76:520.36:405:58First Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:443.01:572.08:260.67:570.26:395:59First Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:513.13:072.19:330.59:060.06:386:00Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu3:553.34:132.310:320.210:13-0.36:366:01Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:543.55:122.711:23-0.111:15-0.66:356:02Waxing Gibbous29Fri
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 3:31 am — 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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