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 38m 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 - Jun 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:522.810:204.14:08-0.23:43-0.35:548:15Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:442.711:083.94:57-0.14:33-0.15:548:15Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:352.611:563.65:450.15:250.25:538:16Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:292.66:330.26:190.55:538:17Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:443.31:242.67:190.37:160.75:538:17Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:333.02:192.78:040.48:180.95:538:18Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:222.83:142.88:480.59:210.95:538:18Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:132.64:052.99:300.510:230.95:538:19Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:042.44:533.110:120.411:190.85:538:19Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue4:542.45:383.310:540.45:538:20Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed5:422.36:213.512:100.711:36 AM0.35:538:20Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:282.37:023.712:560.512:180.25:538:20Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:132.47:443.81:400.41:010.15:538:21New Moon13Fri
14Sat7:562.48:253.92:220.21:440.05:538:21New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:402.59:084.03:030.12:28-0.15:538:21New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:242.69:514.03:450.03:13-0.15:538:22New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:112.710:353.94:270.04:01-0.15:538:22Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:002.811:213.85:10-0.14:52-0.15:538:22Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:522.95:54-0.15:480.15:538:23Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:103.612:493.06:40-0.26:490.25:548:23First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:023.41:483.27:28-0.27:560.35:548:23First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:583.12:503.48:19-0.29:070.45:548:23First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:572.93:523.79:12-0.310:180.35:548:23Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:002.74:533.910:08-0.311:260.25:558:23Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:032.65:514.011:04-0.45:558:24Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:042.66:464.212:270.112:00-0.45:558:24Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:012.67:384.21:230.012:54-0.45:568:24Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:552.78:274.22:15-0.11:47-0.45:568:24Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:452.79:144.13:03-0.12:37-0.35:568:24Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:342.79:593.93:49-0.13:25-0.25:578:24Full Moon30Mon
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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