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 58m at 10:03 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:523.610:122.43:150.54:310.66:554:55Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:363.511:002.43:590.55:150.66:564:55Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:243.411:552.54:490.66:030.66:574:55Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:173.35:470.66:530.56:584:55Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:552.71:143.26:530.67:440.36:594:55Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:572.92:143.18:040.58:350.17:004:55Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:583.33:143.19:130.39:26-0.17:004:55Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:553.74:123.110:190.110:17-0.47:014:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:514.15:083.011:19-0.211:08-0.67:024:56Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:444.46:023.012:16-0.47:034:56New Moon10Tue
11Wed6:374.66:563.012:00-0.81:11-0.57:034:56New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:294.67:493.012:52-0.82:04-0.57:044:56New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:224.58:423.01:44-0.82:56-0.57:054:56Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:144.39:372.92:37-0.63:49-0.37:064:57Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:084.110:342.83:32-0.44:42-0.27:064:57Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:023.711:332.74:30-0.15:360.07:074:57Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:573.45:300.26:300.17:084:58First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:352.712:533.16:350.47:220.37:084:58First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:372.71:502.87:430.68:130.37:094:58First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:372.82:462.68:500.79:000.37:094:59First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:303.03:392.49:510.79:440.37:104:59Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun4:183.14:282.410:450.610:250.37:105:00Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:023.35:132.311:330.511:040.27:115:00Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:423.45:552.312:160.37:115:01Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:213.56:352.412:560.27:125:02Full Moon25Wed
26Thu6:593.67:142.412:220.11:350.17:125:02Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:373.67:522.41:010.02:120.17:125:03Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:153.68:312.41:400.02:500.17:135:03Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:533.69:112.42:190.03:280.17:135:04Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:333.59:542.53:010.04:060.07:135:05Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:153.410:382.63:450.04:460.07:135:06Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 1:28 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 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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