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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 13m at 8:13 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:51 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jan 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:133.34:232.410:450.310:22-0.27:135:06Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon5:043.65:162.511:360.011:14-0.57:145:07Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:533.96:082.712:24-0.27:145:08New Moon3Tue
4Wed6:414.16:582.912:06-0.71:11-0.57:145:09New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:304.27:493.112:57-0.91:57-0.77:145:09New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:184.28:403.21:49-1.02:44-0.87:145:10New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:074.19:323.32:42-0.93:31-0.87:145:11Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:563.810:273.43:37-0.84:19-0.87:145:12Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:483.511:253.44:35-0.65:09-0.77:145:13Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:433.25:37-0.36:01-0.67:145:14First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:273.412:412.96:43-0.16:57-0.57:145:15First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:313.31:452.67:540.17:56-0.47:135:15First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:373.42:512.49:060.28:57-0.37:135:16Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat3:403.43:562.410:120.19:57-0.27:135:17Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:383.44:552.411:100.110:52-0.37:135:18Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:303.55:472.412:010.07:135:19Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:173.56:332.512:46-0.17:125:20Full Moon17Tue
18Wed6:593.57:152.612:28-0.31:26-0.27:125:21Full Moon18Wed
19Thu7:383.57:542.61:11-0.32:03-0.27:125:22Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:143.48:322.71:51-0.32:37-0.27:115:23Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:493.39:082.72:29-0.23:11-0.27:115:24Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:233.19:452.73:08-0.13:43-0.17:105:25Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:582.910:232.73:470.04:15-0.17:105:26Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:332.711:042.74:280.24:480.07:095:27Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:112.511:482.75:120.35:240.17:095:28Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu11:542.46:010.56:060.17:085:29Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:382.812:432.26:580.66:540.17:085:30Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:352.91:422.18:020.67:490.07:075:31Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:353.02:452.29:080.48:50-0.17:065:32Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon3:363.23:492.310:100.29:51-0.37:065:33Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue4:343.54:492.511:06-0.110:51-0.67:055:34Waning Crescent31Tue
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 11:32 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 41% 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 (41% 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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