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 4h 21m 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 - Mar 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:473.76:063.112:10-0.46:346:03Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:373.86:573.512:13-0.812:55-0.76:336:04Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:253.87:473.81:08-1.01:38-0.96:316:04Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:123.78:374.02:02-1.12:22-1.06:306:05Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:593.59:284.12:55-1.03:06-1.06:296:06Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:483.210:204.03:49-0.83:52-0.96:276:07Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:392.911:153.84:46-0.54:41-0.66:266:08Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:342.65:46-0.25:34-0.36:256:09Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:153.61:362.47:520.17:340.07:237:10Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:213.32:472.29:030.48:430.27:227:10Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:313.24:002.210:130.49:570.37:217:11Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:393.15:072.311:150.411:040.37:197:12Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:373.16:012.512:070.37:187:13Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:273.16:472.612:010.212:490.27:177:14Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:083.17:272.812:500.11:250.17:157:15Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:453.18:033.01:320.01:580.07:147:15New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:203.18:363.22:11-0.12:270.07:127:16New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:523.09:093.32:49-0.12:56-0.17:117:17New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:242.99:423.33:25-0.13:240.07:107:18New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:562.710:153.44:010.03:530.07:087:19Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:282.610:503.34:380.14:240.17:077:19Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:032.411:293.35:170.34:580.27:067:20Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:422.36:000.45:370.37:047:21Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:153.212:292.26:500.66:240.37:037:22First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:083.21:262.17:480.67:220.47:017:23First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:103.22:332.28:530.68:310.37:007:23First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:173.23:442.49:570.59:450.26:597:24First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:233.44:512.710:550.210:56-0.16:577:25Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:243.55:503.111:47-0.16:567:26Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:193.66:453.612:00-0.412:35-0.46:547:26Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:113.67:364.01:00-0.61:21-0.76:537:27Full Moon31Mon
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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