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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 8:05 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 44m at 1:53 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (52% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Sep 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:443.26:224.211:50-0.16:407:33Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:423.57:144.212:460.112:49-0.36:407:31Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:353.78:034.21:34-0.11:44-0.46:417:30Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:253.98:494.02:18-0.22:37-0.36:427:28Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:124.09:343.83:01-0.23:27-0.26:437:27Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:594.110:183.63:43-0.14:160.06:437:26Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:454.011:013.34:240.05:050.36:447:24Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:323.811:463.05:050.25:560.66:457:23Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:213.65:480.56:490.96:457:22Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:342.81:143.56:340.77:481.16:467:20Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:282.62:143.37:270.98:521.36:477:19Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:282.53:163.38:261.09:541.36:487:17Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:322.54:153.39:301.010:491.26:487:16Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:322.65:073.410:300.911:351.16:497:14Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:232.85:523.511:230.86:507:13Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:073.06:333.612:140.912:100.66:507:12Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:483.37:103.612:500.712:540.56:517:10Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:273.57:473.71:230.51:360.36:527:09New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:053.78:243.71:570.32:180.26:537:07New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:443.99:023.62:310.23:000.26:537:06New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:254.19:413.53:060.13:440.26:547:04Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:084.210:243.33:440.14:310.36:557:03Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:554.211:113.24:260.15:210.46:557:02Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:474.15:120.26:170.66:567:00Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:043.012:464.06:060.37:200.76:576:59First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:052.91:513.97:080.48:280.86:586:57First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:142.93:013.98:180.59:360.76:586:56First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:273.04:083.99:320.510:380.66:596:54Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed4:363.35:103.910:430.311:320.47:006:53Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:363.56:053.911:460.27:016:52Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 4:59 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 52% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (52% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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