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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 0m at 12:31 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:06 am (2.7 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 - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:152.910:393.64:20-0.24:12-0.15:546:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:012.611:273.45:100.14:540.25:526:28Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:512.46:040.45:410.45:516:29Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:203.212:482.27:020.66:350.75:496:29Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:183.01:522.18:050.77:390.85:486:30Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:212.92:572.29:060.88:460.85:476:31Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:222.93:552.39:590.79:490.75:456:32Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:162.94:442.510:450.510:430.55:446:32Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:023.05:262.811:230.411:300.35:436:33Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:443.16:053.011:590.25:416:34Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:223.26:423.312:130.112:320.05:406:35New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:593.27:193.512:550.01:05-0.15:396:36New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:363.27:573.71:36-0.21:39-0.25:376:36New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:153.18:363.92:17-0.22:14-0.35:366:37New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:553.09:183.93:01-0.32:52-0.35:356:38Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat9:382.910:043.93:47-0.23:33-0.25:346:39Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:252.710:553.94:36-0.14:20-0.15:326:40Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:192.611:523.75:310.15:130.05:316:40First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:212.56:320.26:160.25:306:41First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:563.61:312.67:380.27:270.25:296:42First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:053.52:442.78:440.28:430.25:276:43First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:133.53:513.09:450.09:550.15:266:44Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:163.54:503.310:39-0.111:00-0.15:256:44Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:123.56:433.612:28-0.36:247:45Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:043.57:323.812:58-0.31:14-0.46:237:46Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:523.48:184.01:51-0.41:56-0.56:227:47Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:373.29:014.12:40-0.42:37-0.46:207:48Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:213.19:434.03:27-0.33:17-0.36:197:48Full Moon28Thu
29Fri10:042.910:253.94:13-0.23:56-0.16:187:49Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:472.711:083.74:590.04:360.16:177:50Waning Gibbous30Sat
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 3:18 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 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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