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 3h 39m 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 - May 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:482.910:154.24:00-0.23:42-0.46:157:51Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:362.911:044.14:48-0.24:30-0.36:147:52Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:292.811:583.95:39-0.15:24-0.26:137:53Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:272.86:33-0.16:240.06:127:54Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:553.71:322.97:310.07:310.26:117:55Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:573.52:403.08:300.08:440.36:117:55Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:013.43:473.29:290.09:570.36:107:56Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:053.24:493.510:25-0.111:060.26:097:57Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:053.15:463.711:17-0.26:087:58Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:013.16:373.912:070.012:07-0.36:077:59Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:533.07:254.01:03-0.112:53-0.36:067:59New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:422.98:104.11:53-0.21:38-0.36:058:00New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:282.98:534.12:41-0.22:20-0.36:058:01New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:122.89:354.03:25-0.13:02-0.16:048:02New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:552.710:163.84:090.03:430.06:038:02Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:382.610:573.64:510.14:250.26:028:03Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:222.511:393.45:340.35:080.46:028:04Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:082.56:170.45:540.66:018:05Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:233.212:572.47:000.56:450.86:008:05First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:093.01:502.57:450.67:420.96:008:06First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:582.92:452.68:290.68:440.95:598:07First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:492.73:392.89:140.59:470.95:588:08First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:422.74:293.09:590.410:460.75:588:08Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:342.65:173.310:430.211:410.55:578:09Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:252.76:043.611:280.15:578:10Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:142.76:503.912:320.312:13-0.15:568:10Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:032.87:364.11:210.112:59-0.35:568:11Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:512.88:234.32:09-0.11:46-0.55:568:12Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:412.99:114.42:56-0.32:35-0.65:558:12Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:313.010:014.43:45-0.43:26-0.65:558:13Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:243.010:524.24:34-0.44:19-0.55:548:14Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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