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 (tomorrow) : 7:26 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 58m at 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 - Oct 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:024.69:223.72:40-0.23:26-0.27:026:50New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:514.610:103.53:24-0.34:18-0.17:026:48Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:434.611:023.34:11-0.25:130.17:036:47Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:394.411:593.15:020.06:120.47:046:46Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:414.26:000.27:170.67:056:44First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:043.01:484.07:050.48:260.77:056:43First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:162.92:583.88:170.69:330.87:066:42First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:293.04:053.79:320.610:340.77:076:40Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:353.25:043.710:420.611:260.67:086:39Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:333.45:563.611:420.57:096:38Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:223.66:423.612:110.512:340.47:096:36Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:053.87:243.512:510.41:210.47:106:35Full Moon12Mon
13Tue7:453.98:023.41:280.42:040.47:116:34Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:224.08:383.32:020.42:440.47:126:32Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:574.09:143.12:340.43:230.57:136:31Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:333.99:493.03:070.54:020.67:136:30Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:103.810:262.83:410.64:410.87:146:29Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:493.711:052.74:170.85:230.97:156:27Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:313.611:482.64:550.96:081.17:166:26Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:183.55:391.06:581.27:176:25Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:382.51:113.46:301.17:521.27:186:24Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:362.52:083.37:301.28:471.27:196:23Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:382.73:073.38:361.19:381.07:196:22Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:392.94:033.49:420.910:250.87:206:20Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:343.34:563.510:440.711:100.57:216:19Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:253.75:463.511:410.411:540.27:226:18Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:144.16:353.612:360.17:236:17Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:034.47:233.612:38-0.11:28-0.17:246:16New Moon28Wed
29Thu7:524.78:123.51:24-0.32:20-0.27:256:15New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:424.89:023.52:10-0.53:12-0.37:266:14New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:334.89:533.42:59-0.54:05-0.27:276:13Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 4:15 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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