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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 1:04 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 00m at 7:07 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Oct 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:283.710:453.24:100.54:480.67:016:51Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:063.611:233.04:440.75:300.87:026:49Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:483.55:210.86:161.07:036:48Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:052.812:343.46:021.07:071.27:036:47First Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:532.71:273.36:491.18:041.37:046:45First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:492.62:253.37:441.29:041.37:056:44First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:502.63:253.48:461.110:021.17:066:42First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:522.84:233.59:501.010:530.97:066:41Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri4:473.05:153.710:490.711:390.77:076:40Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat5:383.36:043.811:440.47:086:38Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:263.76:514.012:220.412:360.17:096:37Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:134.07:374.01:040.11:27-0.17:106:36Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:004.38:234.01:46-0.22:17-0.37:106:35Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:484.59:103.92:30-0.33:08-0.37:116:33Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:374.610:003.83:15-0.44:01-0.37:126:32Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:294.610:513.64:02-0.34:56-0.17:136:31Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:234.511:483.44:53-0.25:540.17:146:29Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:234.35:480.16:570.37:156:28Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:503.21:274.16:500.38:040.57:156:27Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:593.12:353.97:590.59:120.67:166:26Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:113.13:433.89:130.610:150.67:176:25Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:193.24:453.710:220.611:110.57:186:23Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri5:183.35:403.711:240.511:590.47:196:22Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:083.56:283.612:180.57:206:21Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:533.76:113.512:410.412:060.46:215:20Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:333.86:503.512:190.312:490.36:225:19New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:103.97:273.412:540.31:290.36:225:18New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:463.98:023.21:270.32:070.46:235:17New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:213.98:383.11:590.42:450.56:245:16New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:563.89:143.02:320.53:240.66:255:15Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat9:333.79:522.83:060.64:040.76:265:14Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 10:05 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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