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 4h 12m at 7:03 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:05 am (3.0 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 - Jul 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:492.37:223.61:180.612:370.25:578:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:322.48:023.71:590.41:200.15:588:24New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:142.58:403.82:370.32:020.15:588:23New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:542.59:183.83:150.22:430.05:598:23New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:352.69:563.83:510.13:250.05:598:23Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:172.810:353.74:270.04:090.16:008:23Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:012.911:153.55:030.04:560.16:008:23Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:483.011:593.45:41-0.15:480.26:018:22Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:393.26:22-0.16:450.36:018:22First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:473.11:353.47:07-0.27:480.46:028:22First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:412.92:353.67:57-0.28:570.56:038:22First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:402.73:383.78:52-0.210:080.46:038:21First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:452.64:413.99:52-0.311:170.36:048:21Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:512.65:434.110:54-0.46:048:20Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:562.76:414.212:190.111:55 AM-0.56:058:20Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:562.87:364.31:160.012:54-0.66:068:19Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:532.98:274.32:09-0.21:51-0.66:068:19Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:463.19:164.22:57-0.32:45-0.56:078:18Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:373.110:024.03:44-0.33:36-0.46:088:18Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:273.210:473.74:27-0.34:27-0.26:088:17Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:153.211:303.45:10-0.25:180.16:098:17Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:043.25:500.06:090.46:108:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:133.112:533.16:310.27:040.76:108:15Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:572.81:443.17:110.38:020.96:118:15Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:442.52:383.17:550.59:051.06:128:14Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:362.33:343.18:420.610:091.16:138:13Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:332.24:303.29:340.611:081.06:138:12Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:322.25:223.310:280.56:148:12Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:272.36:103.512:000.911:20 AM0.46:158:11Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:172.46:543.612:460.712:100.36:168:10Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:022.57:343.71:270.612:560.26:168:09New Moon31Fri
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 10:04 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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