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 3h 43m 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 - Dec 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:074.210:343.13:34-0.44:40-0.26:564:55Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:033.911:363.04:34-0.15:350.06:574:55Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:013.65:380.26:310.16:574:55First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:413.01:013.26:460.47:260.26:584:55First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:463.12:012.97:570.68:190.36:594:55First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:473.22:592.79:050.79:090.37:004:55Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon3:423.33:532.610:060.69:550.37:014:55Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:313.44:432.511:000.610:380.37:014:55Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:153.55:282.511:470.511:190.37:024:55Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:563.66:102.512:290.47:034:56Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:343.66:492.51:090.37:044:56Full Moon11Fri
12Sat7:123.77:272.512:360.21:460.37:044:56Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:493.78:042.51:140.12:230.27:054:56Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:263.68:422.51:520.12:590.27:064:57Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:023.69:202.52:300.23:350.27:064:57Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed9:393.510:012.53:100.24:120.37:074:57Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:183.310:452.63:520.34:490.37:084:58Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:003.211:342.74:390.45:280.27:084:58Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:463.05:330.56:110.27:094:59Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:272.912:382.96:340.56:580.17:094:59Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:253.11:352.77:410.57:50-0.17:104:59Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:263.42:372.68:510.38:45-0.37:105:00Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed3:273.73:402.69:580.19:43-0.57:115:01Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:264.04:412.711:01-0.110:41-0.77:115:01Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:244.25:402.811:59-0.311:38-0.87:125:02Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:194.46:372.912:53-0.57:125:02New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:134.47:323.012:35-1.01:45-0.67:125:03New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:064.48:263.01:30-1.02:36-0.77:135:04New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:574.29:203.12:26-0.93:25-0.67:135:04Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:473.910:143.13:21-0.74:14-0.57:135:05Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu10:383.611:103.14:17-0.45:02-0.47:135:06Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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