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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 57m at 8:05 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:57 am (2.8 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 - Apr 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:263.09:493.83:32-0.23:25-0.36:537:27Full Moon1Fri
2Sat10:062.910:313.84:14-0.24:03-0.36:517:28Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:492.811:183.84:59-0.14:46-0.26:507:29Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:372.75:490.05:35-0.16:497:30Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:103.712:322.66:440.16:310.06:477:31Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:083.61:362.67:450.27:360.16:467:31Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:133.52:462.78:500.28:490.16:447:32Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:213.43:572.99:540.110:030.16:437:33Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:273.45:033.210:52-0.111:13-0.16:427:34Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:283.46:013.511:46-0.36:417:35Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:243.46:543.812:16-0.312:35-0.46:397:35Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:153.47:434.01:13-0.41:21-0.66:387:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:033.38:294.12:05-0.52:05-0.66:377:37New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:493.29:144.12:54-0.52:48-0.56:357:38New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:343.09:584.03:41-0.43:30-0.46:347:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:182.910:423.84:28-0.24:11-0.26:337:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:032.711:263.65:140.04:540.16:327:40Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:492.56:010.25:390.36:307:41Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:133.412:392.46:500.56:280.66:297:42First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:033.21:342.37:420.67:240.86:287:42First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:573.02:342.38:360.78:270.96:277:43First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:542.83:342.49:290.79:330.96:257:44First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:502.84:292.610:170.610:340.86:247:45Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:422.85:172.911:000.511:290.66:237:46Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:302.86:013.211:400.36:227:46Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:142.96:423.412:180.412:180.16:217:47Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:562.97:223.71:030.212:560.06:207:48Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:372.98:033.91:470.01:35-0.26:197:49Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:192.98:454.12:30-0.12:15-0.36:187:50Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:022.99:294.23:15-0.22:57-0.46:177:51Full Moon30Sat
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 11:01 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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