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 3h 59m 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 - Jul 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:313.411:524.05:27-0.75:32-0.45:578:24Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:303.46:20-0.66:34-0.15:588:24First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:483.61:323.47:14-0.47:400.25:588:23First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:453.32:353.48:08-0.38:480.45:588:23First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:453.03:383.49:04-0.19:560.55:598:23First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:462.84:363.49:590.011:000.55:598:23Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:452.65:303.510:510.011:570.56:008:23Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:402.66:183.611:400.16:018:23Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:292.67:023.612:470.412:250.16:018:22Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:142.67:433.71:320.31:080.16:028:22Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:562.68:213.72:130.31:480.16:028:22Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:362.78:573.72:500.22:270.16:038:21Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:142.79:333.63:270.23:050.16:048:21Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:522.710:083.54:020.23:430.26:048:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:302.810:433.44:360.24:220.36:058:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:092.811:193.35:100.25:030.46:058:20Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:502.811:583.25:440.25:470.56:068:19Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:352.96:210.26:360.66:078:19Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:413.01:243.07:020.27:320.76:078:18Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:292.92:193.27:490.18:340.76:088:18Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:252.83:183.48:410.19:390.66:098:17Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:252.84:183.79:37-0.110:450.46:098:16Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu4:282.85:184.010:36-0.311:470.16:108:16Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri5:312.96:154.211:36-0.56:118:15Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:313.17:114.412:45-0.112:35-0.76:128:14New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:293.38:044.51:39-0.41:32-0.86:128:14New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:253.58:564.52:31-0.62:28-0.96:138:13New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:193.69:484.43:21-0.73:24-0.86:148:12Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:143.710:394.24:11-0.74:20-0.66:158:11Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:093.711:303.95:01-0.65:17-0.46:158:10Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:063.65:51-0.56:160.06:168:10Waxing 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 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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