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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 57m at 11:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:03 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (20% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - May 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:153.45:493.511:33-0.26:167:51Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:103.46:424.012:04-0.212:21-0.56:147:52Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:033.47:334.31:03-0.51:08-0.76:137:53Full Moon3Fri
4Sat7:543.48:234.61:59-0.61:54-0.86:127:54Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:453.39:144.62:53-0.72:42-0.86:127:54Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:363.110:054.63:47-0.73:31-0.76:117:55Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:293.010:584.34:41-0.54:21-0.56:107:56Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:242.811:534.05:36-0.35:15-0.26:097:57Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:242.66:340.06:140.16:087:58Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:523.71:282.57:340.27:180.46:077:58Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:543.42:362.58:350.48:290.66:067:59Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:573.23:422.69:330.49:400.76:058:00Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:573.04:402.810:250.410:440.76:048:01Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:512.95:293.011:100.411:400.66:048:01Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:392.86:123.211:490.36:038:02Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:222.76:513.412:290.512:250.36:028:03Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:012.77:273.51:130.412:580.26:028:04Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:392.68:023.61:540.31:310.26:018:04New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:152.68:373.72:320.22:040.16:008:05New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:522.59:123.73:100.22:380.26:008:06New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:292.59:493.73:490.23:130.25:598:07New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:072.410:283.74:280.33:510.35:588:07Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:482.411:103.65:090.34:320.35:588:08Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:332.311:563.65:520.45:180.45:578:09Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:252.46:390.46:120.55:578:10Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:473.51:232.57:290.47:130.55:568:10First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:433.42:252.78:200.38:220.55:568:11First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:423.33:283.09:130.19:340.45:558:12First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:433.24:293.410:05-0.110:440.25:558:12Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:433.15:263.810:56-0.311:49-0.15:558:13Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:413.16:214.211:47-0.55:548:14Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:16 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 20% 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 (20% 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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