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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:29 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 53m at 6:52 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:592.65:423.411:040.25:578:24Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:502.56:273.512:090.511:48 AM0.25:578:23Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:362.57:083.612:570.512:290.25:588:23Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun7:192.57:473.61:410.41:090.15:588:23Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:002.58:253.72:210.31:480.15:588:23Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:392.59:023.72:590.22:260.15:598:23Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:182.59:383.73:360.23:050.26:008:23Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:562.510:143.64:130.23:430.26:008:23Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:362.610:513.54:490.24:230.36:018:22Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:162.611:303.45:240.25:060.46:018:22Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:002.76:010.25:530.56:028:22Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:113.312:482.86:400.26:460.56:028:21Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:573.11:413.07:230.27:450.66:038:21Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:483.02:373.28:100.18:510.66:048:21Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:452.93:373.59:01-0.19:590.46:048:20Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:462.84:373.89:56-0.211:060.26:058:20Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:482.85:364.110:54-0.46:068:19Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:502.96:344.312:080.011:52 AM-0.66:068:19Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:503.07:294.51:07-0.212:49-0.76:078:18New Moon19Mon
20Tue7:473.18:234.62:02-0.41:46-0.86:088:18New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:433.29:164.52:55-0.52:42-0.86:088:17New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:383.310:084.43:46-0.53:38-0.76:098:16Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:333.310:594.14:36-0.54:34-0.56:108:16Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:283.311:503.85:25-0.45:31-0.26:108:15Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:253.36:15-0.36:300.16:118:14Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:413.41:233.37:04-0.17:320.46:128:14First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:343.12:223.27:540.18:370.76:128:13First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:302.83:203.28:440.39:430.86:138:12First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:272.64:173.39:350.410:450.86:148:11First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:242.45:093.310:250.411:410.86:158:11Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat5:182.45:573.411:140.46:158:10Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 10:10 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 5% 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 Waning Crescent (5% 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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