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 5h 11m 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 - Feb 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:293.75:462.811:57-0.411:48-0.97:045:35Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:213.96:393.112:46-0.77:035:36New Moon2Thu
3Fri7:114.07:313.312:44-1.11:33-0.97:035:37New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:004.08:233.51:38-1.22:19-1.17:025:38New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:483.99:153.72:32-1.23:05-1.17:015:39Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:373.710:083.73:26-1.13:52-1.17:005:40Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:283.411:033.64:23-0.84:41-0.96:595:41Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:213.05:22-0.55:32-0.76:585:42First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:023.512:192.76:25-0.26:28-0.56:585:43First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:053.31:222.47:340.17:29-0.26:575:44First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:123.22:312.38:450.28:34-0.16:565:45First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:183.23:392.29:520.29:390.06:555:46Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:193.24:392.310:500.210:380.06:545:47Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:123.25:302.411:400.111:29-0.16:535:48Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:583.26:152.512:220.06:525:49Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:383.26:542.712:14-0.212:59-0.16:505:50Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:153.27:312.812:55-0.21:33-0.26:495:51Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:493.28:062.91:34-0.32:04-0.26:485:52Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:223.18:403.02:11-0.32:35-0.26:475:53Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:553.09:143.02:47-0.23:04-0.26:465:54Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:272.99:493.03:24-0.13:35-0.16:455:55Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:012.710:273.04:020.04:07-0.16:445:56Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:372.511:093.04:430.24:420.06:435:57Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:192.411:573.05:290.35:240.16:415:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:082.26:230.46:130.16:405:58Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:533.01:072.27:240.57:120.16:395:59Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:573.12:142.28:310.48:190.06:386:00Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:033.33:232.49:360.29:27-0.26:366:01Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:063.54:272.710:35-0.110:33-0.56:356:02Waning Crescent29Wed
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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