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 (tomorrow) : 8:13 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 38m at 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 - Oct 2067

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:042.73:393.49:031.110:111.17:016:51Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:052.84:353.310:061.011:001.17:026:49Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon4:582.95:233.411:021.011:420.97:036:48Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:443.16:053.411:510.87:036:46Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:253.36:433.412:180.812:350.77:046:45Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:023.67:203.412:520.61:150.67:056:44New Moon6Thu
7Fri7:383.77:553.41:250.51:540.57:066:42New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:143.98:303.41:570.42:330.47:076:41New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:504.09:063.32:300.43:120.47:076:40New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:284.19:443.23:040.33:520.47:086:38Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue10:094.110:253.13:410.34:360.57:096:37Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:534.011:103.04:220.45:230.67:106:36Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:434.05:080.56:150.77:116:34Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:022.912:393.96:020.57:140.87:116:33First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:032.91:423.87:040.68:160.87:126:32First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:113.02:483.88:150.69:190.67:136:31First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:213.23:533.89:280.510:180.47:146:29Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue4:263.54:543.810:380.311:120.27:156:28Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:263.95:513.811:420.17:166:27Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:204.26:433.812:020.012:400.07:166:26Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:114.47:333.712:50-0.21:34-0.27:176:24Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:004.68:213.61:36-0.32:26-0.27:186:23Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:484.69:083.52:21-0.23:15-0.17:196:22Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:354.59:553.33:06-0.14:040.17:206:21Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:224.310:433.13:510.14:530.37:216:20Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:104.011:322.94:370.35:430.67:226:19Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:003.85:260.66:350.87:236:18Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:252.812:533.56:190.97:301.07:236:17Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:232.71:503.37:171.08:251.17:246:16Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:252.72:473.28:211.29:181.17:256:15Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:242.83:433.19:261.210:061.07:266:14Third Quarter31Mon
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 5:05 am — 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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