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 5h 57m 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 - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:403.55:31-0.45:47-0.26:178:09Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:003.712:383.66:20-0.46:500.16:178:08First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:543.41:393.77:11-0.37:570.36:188:07First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:513.12:433.78:05-0.19:090.56:198:06First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:542.83:473.79:020.010:190.66:208:05First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:002.64:493.810:020.111:250.56:208:04Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:042.65:473.811:010.16:218:03Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:032.66:393.912:230.511:57 AM0.16:228:02Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:552.77:263.91:130.412:480.16:238:01Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:412.78:093.91:580.31:350.16:238:00Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:242.88:483.82:380.32:180.16:247:59Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:042.99:253.73:150.32:590.26:257:58Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:423.010:003.63:500.33:380.36:267:57Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:193.010:353.44:230.34:180.46:267:55Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:573.011:093.24:540.44:580.56:277:54Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:363.111:453.05:260.55:410.76:287:53Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:173.15:590.66:270.96:297:52Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:232.81:023.16:350.67:191.06:297:51Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:072.61:533.27:160.78:181.16:307:50Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:582.52:503.38:040.79:231.16:317:48Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:562.43:503.59:000.610:271.06:317:47Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:592.54:503.710:000.411:270.86:327:46Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:022.65:473.911:010.26:337:45Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:002.86:404.212:210.512:00-0.16:347:43Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:553.17:314.41:100.212:57-0.36:347:42New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:483.48:204.41:570.01:52-0.56:357:41New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:393.79:094.42:43-0.32:46-0.66:367:39New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:313.99:574.23:28-0.43:41-0.56:377:38Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:244.110:474.04:13-0.44:37-0.46:377:37Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:184.111:383.65:00-0.45:35-0.16:387:35Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:144.15:48-0.26:360.26:397:34Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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