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 1h 51m 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 - May 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:283.28:574.62:38-0.62:24-0.86:157:52Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:183.09:474.53:30-0.63:12-0.66:147:53Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:102.910:384.34:23-0.44:02-0.46:137:54Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:022.811:314.05:15-0.24:53-0.26:127:54Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:582.66:090.05:480.26:117:55Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:253.712:572.57:050.36:470.46:107:56Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:223.42:002.58:010.47:520.76:097:57Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:203.13:042.58:570.59:000.86:087:58Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:182.94:022.79:470.610:060.86:077:58Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:122.84:542.910:320.511:050.86:067:59Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:012.75:393.111:120.411:570.76:068:00Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:462.66:193.311:490.36:058:01Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:282.66:573.512:430.512:250.36:048:01Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:082.67:343.61:250.41:000.26:038:02New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:472.68:113.82:050.31:360.16:028:03New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:252.58:483.82:450.22:120.16:028:04New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:042.59:263.93:240.22:500.16:018:05New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:432.510:073.84:040.23:300.16:008:05Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:262.510:513.84:460.24:130.16:008:06Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:132.511:373.75:300.25:010.25:598:07Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:052.56:160.25:550.35:598:07Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:283.61:022.77:060.26:570.35:588:08First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:233.42:052.97:570.18:050.45:588:09First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:223.33:093.18:500.09:170.45:578:10First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:223.14:113.59:43-0.110:290.25:578:10Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:243.05:103.810:36-0.311:350.15:568:11Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:233.06:064.111:28-0.55:568:12Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:212.96:594.312:36-0.112:20-0.65:558:12Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:162.97:514.41:33-0.31:11-0.65:558:13Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:092.88:414.42:27-0.32:02-0.65:558:14Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:012.89:314.33:18-0.32:52-0.55:548:14Full Moon31Sat
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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