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 1h 36m 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 - May 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:573.38:264.42:03-0.61:56-0.76:157:52New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:473.29:154.42:55-0.62:44-0.76:147:53New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:373.110:044.33:46-0.53:32-0.56:137:54Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:273.010:524.04:36-0.44:21-0.36:127:54Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:182.811:413.85:26-0.15:100.06:117:55Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:112.76:160.16:020.36:107:56Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:323.51:072.67:080.36:580.66:097:57First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:253.22:062.68:000.48:000.86:087:58First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:193.03:052.68:520.59:040.96:077:58First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:152.84:012.79:410.510:080.96:067:59First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:082.74:512.910:260.511:050.86:068:00Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:582.75:363.111:080.411:560.66:058:01Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:442.66:183.311:470.36:048:01Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:272.76:573.512:410.512:260.26:038:02Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:092.77:363.71:240.31:040.06:028:03Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:492.78:143.92:050.21:420.06:028:04Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:292.78:543.92:450.12:21-0.16:018:05Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:112.79:354.03:260.03:02-0.16:008:05Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:542.810:184.04:08-0.13:45-0.16:008:06Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:402.811:033.94:51-0.14:32-0.15:598:07Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:302.811:533.85:37-0.15:240.05:598:08Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:252.96:260.06:210.15:588:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:463.61:253.07:18-0.17:260.25:588:09Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:433.42:293.28:12-0.18:360.35:578:10Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:443.33:343.49:08-0.29:480.35:578:10Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:473.14:363.710:04-0.310:570.15:568:11Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:493.05:343.910:59-0.45:568:12Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:483.06:294.112:000.011:52 AM-0.55:558:12Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:453.07:204.312:58-0.212:44-0.65:558:13New Moon29Tue
30Wed7:383.08:104.31:52-0.31:34-0.55:558:14New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:292.98:574.22:42-0.32:23-0.55:548:14New Moon31Thu
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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