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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 29m at 11:04 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:53 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - May 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:422.89:033.82:530.12:360.06:157:51New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:192.89:403.83:320.03:100.06:147:52New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:582.710:203.84:120.13:470.06:137:53Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:392.611:033.84:550.14:280.16:127:54Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:252.511:523.75:420.25:140.26:117:55Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:182.46:330.36:080.36:107:55Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:473.61:192.57:300.37:110.36:097:56First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:493.52:272.68:300.38:220.46:097:57First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:533.53:362.99:300.19:370.36:087:58First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:583.44:403.210:260.010:490.16:077:59Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:003.45:383.611:18-0.311:54-0.16:067:59Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:573.46:323.912:08-0.46:058:00Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:513.37:234.212:54-0.312:55-0.66:048:01Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:423.28:124.41:49-0.41:41-0.66:048:02Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:323.18:594.42:42-0.52:27-0.66:038:02Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:213.09:464.33:32-0.43:13-0.46:028:03Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:092.810:344.14:22-0.33:58-0.26:018:04Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:592.711:223.85:12-0.14:460.06:018:05Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:502.56:030.15:350.36:008:05Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:123.612:452.46:540.36:290.65:598:06Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:043.31:432.47:470.57:280.85:598:07Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:583.12:442.48:400.68:320.95:588:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:532.93:412.59:290.69:370.95:588:08Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:472.84:332.710:140.510:380.95:578:09Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:372.75:193.010:540.511:320.75:578:10Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:242.76:013.211:320.35:568:10Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:072.76:403.412:210.612:090.25:568:11Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:492.77:183.71:050.412:450.15:558:12Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:302.77:573.81:480.21:230.05:558:12New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:112.68:374.02:300.12:02-0.15:558:13New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:532.69:194.03:120.02:42-0.15:548:14New 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 2:28 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 11% 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 (11% 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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