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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 11:29 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 17m at 4:53 pm (3.9 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 - Oct 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:513.810:073.23:340.54:110.67:016:51Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:263.710:413.04:050.64:500.87:026:49Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu11:043.611:182.84:370.85:321.07:036:48Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:453.55:120.96:181.17:036:47Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:002.612:323.45:531.07:111.37:046:45Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:492.51:283.46:421.18:121.37:056:44Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:472.52:303.47:411.29:151.37:066:42Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:532.53:333.58:471.110:131.17:066:41Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:582.74:323.69:550.911:040.97:076:40Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:563.05:263.810:580.611:490.67:086:38Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:483.46:153.911:560.37:096:37Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:383.87:034.012:320.312:500.07:106:36New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:264.27:504.01:140.01:43-0.27:106:34New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:144.58:373.91:57-0.32:36-0.37:116:33New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:034.79:253.72:40-0.43:28-0.37:126:32New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:544.810:153.53:26-0.44:23-0.27:136:31Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:474.711:093.34:14-0.35:190.17:146:29Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:444.55:060.06:200.37:156:28Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:073.112:464.26:040.27:260.67:156:27First Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:142.91:534.07:100.58:350.77:166:26First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:272.83:033.88:230.79:420.87:176:25First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:392.94:093.69:380.810:410.77:186:23First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:433.15:073.610:450.711:310.77:196:22Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:373.25:573.511:430.77:206:21Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:233.46:403.412:130.612:330.67:216:20Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:033.67:183.412:500.51:170.57:226:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:393.76:543.31:230.412:570.56:225:18Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:133.87:293.212:540.41:350.56:235:17Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:473.98:033.11:240.52:120.56:245:16Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:213.98:372.91:550.52:500.66:255:15Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:563.89:122.82:270.63:280.76:265:14Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 8:11 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 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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