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 3h 55m 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 - Oct 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:303.86:553.912:210.212:430.17:016:50Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:194.17:423.81:060.11:350.07:026:49Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:054.28:263.71:480.02:240.07:036:47Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:484.39:083.52:290.03:110.17:046:46Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:314.29:503.33:080.13:560.37:046:45Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:134.110:313.13:470.34:410.57:056:43Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:563.911:132.94:260.55:270.77:066:42Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:413.711:592.75:070.76:151.07:076:41Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:313.55:520.97:081.27:086:39Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:502.61:263.46:441.18:051.37:086:38Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:492.62:253.37:431.29:031.37:096:37Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:522.63:243.28:481.29:561.27:106:35Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:512.84:173.39:511.110:421.17:116:34Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu4:433.05:053.310:481.011:220.97:126:33Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:293.35:483.411:390.811:590.67:126:31Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:123.66:303.412:260.57:136:30Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:533.97:113.512:360.41:110.37:146:29New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:344.17:523.51:130.21:560.27:156:28New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:164.48:343.51:520.02:420.17:166:27New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:014.59:193.42:33-0.13:280.17:176:25New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:484.510:063.33:17-0.14:180.17:176:24Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:384.510:583.24:040.05:100.37:186:23Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:334.311:553.14:560.16:070.47:196:22Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:324.15:550.37:080.57:206:21First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:003.01:373.97:010.48:120.67:216:20First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:113.12:443.88:140.59:150.57:226:18First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:223.23:503.69:290.610:140.47:236:17Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:273.54:503.610:390.511:060.37:246:16Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:243.75:443.511:410.411:540.27:256:15Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:154.06:343.412:360.37:256:14Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:024.17:203.312:380.11:250.27:266:13Full Moon31Sun
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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