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 11m 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 - Nov 2066

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:454.28:033.21:190.12:110.27:276:12Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:264.28:443.11:580.12:550.27:286:11Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:064.19:243.02:370.23:370.37:296:10Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:464.010:042.93:150.34:180.57:306:10Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:263.910:452.83:530.55:000.67:316:09Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:083.711:282.74:340.75:440.87:326:08Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:523.511:162.64:170.85:290.96:335:07Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:403.35:061.06:171.06:345:06Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue12:092.612:313.26:011.17:071.06:355:05Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:062.61:243.17:021.27:551.06:365:05Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:042.82:183.08:061.18:400.86:375:04Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:573.03:103.09:081.09:240.66:385:03Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat3:473.34:003.010:040.710:070.46:395:02Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun4:343.74:483.110:570.510:500.16:405:02Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon5:204.05:363.111:460.211:35-0.16:415:01Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:064.36:233.212:350.06:425:01New Moon16Tue
17Wed6:534.57:113.212:20-0.31:24-0.16:435:00New Moon17Wed
18Thu7:424.68:003.21:08-0.42:14-0.26:435:00New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:324.68:523.21:57-0.53:05-0.26:444:59Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:254.59:473.22:50-0.43:57-0.16:454:59Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:194.310:473.13:46-0.34:520.06:464:58Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:174.011:513.14:460.05:500.16:474:58First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:183.75:530.26:480.16:484:57First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:593.21:213.47:050.47:470.16:494:57First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:063.32:253.28:190.58:430.16:504:57First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:103.53:253.09:280.59:360.16:514:56Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat4:063.64:212.910:300.410:250.16:524:56Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:573.85:132.811:250.311:100.16:534:56Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:443.95:592.812:140.26:544:56Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:263.96:422.812:580.26:554:55Full Moon30Tue
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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