Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 35m at 6:44 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:00 pm (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Nov 2064

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:482.61:213.56:420.98:000.97:286:12Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:512.71:223.56:490.97:550.86:295:11Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:573.02:243.58:010.78:490.56:305:10Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:003.33:233.59:110.59:400.36:315:09Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed3:583.74:193.510:160.210:290.06:325:08Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:534.25:133.511:160.011:17-0.36:325:07Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:454.56:063.512:13-0.26:335:07New Moon7Fri
8Sat6:374.86:573.412:05-0.51:07-0.36:345:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun7:284.87:483.412:54-0.52:00-0.36:355:05New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:194.88:403.21:44-0.52:53-0.26:365:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:124.69:343.12:35-0.43:470.06:375:04Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:064.310:313.03:29-0.14:420.26:385:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:024.011:322.94:260.25:390.46:395:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:013.75:270.56:380.66:405:02First Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:362.81:023.46:340.77:350.76:415:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:422.82:013.27:430.98:280.76:425:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:432.92:583.08:500.99:160.76:435:00First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:363.13:482.99:500.99:580.66:444:59Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed4:233.34:342.810:430.810:360.56:454:59Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:043.55:162.811:290.711:120.56:464:58Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:423.65:552.712:110.66:474:58Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:193.76:332.712:500.56:484:57Full Moon22Sat
23Sun6:563.87:102.712:220.31:280.46:494:57Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:323.97:472.712:580.32:060.46:504:57Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:103.98:252.61:350.32:450.46:514:56Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:493.89:052.62:130.33:250.46:514:56Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:303.89:492.62:540.34:060.46:524:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:143.710:372.63:390.44:500.56:534:56Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:023.611:322.74:290.45:360.46:544:56Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:543.45:270.56:260.46:554:55Third Quarter30Sun
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 9:52 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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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