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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 7:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 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 - Apr 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:343.26:032.911:560.26:527:28Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:243.16:493.112:110.212:390.16:517:29Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:073.17:303.31:000.11:160.06:497:29Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:463.08:073.41:450.01:500.06:487:30New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:233.08:413.52:250.02:220.06:477:31New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:572.99:153.63:030.02:530.06:457:32New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:312.79:493.63:410.03:240.16:447:33New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:052.610:253.54:180.13:560.26:437:33Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:402.511:023.44:560.34:300.36:417:34Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:182.311:433.35:360.45:070.46:407:35Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:002.26:200.65:500.56:397:36Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:293.212:502.27:090.76:410.66:377:36First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:223.11:482.28:030.77:410.76:367:37First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:213.12:522.49:000.78:500.66:357:38First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:223.13:562.69:550.59:590.46:337:39First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:213.24:553.010:450.211:050.26:327:40Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:183.25:493.411:33-0.16:317:40Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:113.36:403.912:05-0.112:19-0.46:307:41Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:023.37:314.21:02-0.41:05-0.66:287:42Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:523.38:214.51:56-0.61:52-0.86:277:43Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:423.39:114.62:49-0.72:40-0.96:267:44Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:333.210:034.63:43-0.73:29-0.86:257:44Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:253.010:574.44:37-0.64:21-0.66:247:45Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:212.911:544.15:32-0.35:16-0.46:237:46Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:222.86:31-0.16:17-0.16:217:47Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:543.81:282.77:320.17:240.26:207:48Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:573.52:382.78:350.28:360.46:197:48Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:023.33:452.89:350.39:490.56:187:49Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:043.14:452.910:290.310:550.56:177:50Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:002.95:373.111:170.311:520.56:167:51Waning Crescent30Thu
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 4:01 pm — 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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