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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 9:13 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 40m at 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 - Jul 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:442.810:043.73:54-0.13:36-0.15:578:24Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:272.810:433.64:330.04:200.15:588:24Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:102.811:223.35:120.15:040.35:588:23Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:542.85:490.25:490.55:598:23Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:013.112:392.86:260.36:370.75:598:23First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:412.91:262.87:040.47:300.96:008:23First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:242.72:172.97:440.48:281.06:008:23First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:122.53:103.08:290.49:301.06:018:22First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:052.44:033.29:170.410:300.96:028:22Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:022.44:563.410:080.311:270.76:028:22Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:582.45:463.611:000.16:038:21Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:532.56:343.812:190.511:51 AM-0.16:038:21Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:452.77:224.01:070.212:43-0.36:048:21Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:352.98:094.21:520.01:34-0.56:058:20Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:253.18:554.22:37-0.22:25-0.66:058:20Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:163.39:424.23:22-0.43:17-0.66:068:19Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:073.410:304.14:07-0.54:10-0.56:078:19Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:003.511:193.84:53-0.65:05-0.46:078:18Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:553.65:40-0.66:04-0.16:088:18Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:113.612:543.76:30-0.57:070.16:098:17Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:063.31:563.77:23-0.48:150.36:098:16Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:063.03:003.78:20-0.29:260.46:108:16Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:102.84:053.79:20-0.110:350.56:118:15Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:162.75:063.810:21-0.111:380.46:118:14Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:192.76:033.811:20-0.16:128:14Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:172.76:533.812:340.312:15-0.16:138:13Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:082.87:393.91:230.21:05-0.16:148:12New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:552.98:213.82:070.21:52-0.16:148:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:382.99:003.72:470.12:350.06:158:11New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:183.09:373.63:240.13:160.16:168:10New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:573.010:123.53:590.13:560.26:178:09Waxing 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 6:02 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 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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