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 4h 56m 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 - Nov 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:272.82:443.18:271.29:100.96:275:13First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:203.03:363.19:251.09:540.86:285:12Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:083.24:223.210:180.810:340.66:295:11Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:513.45:053.311:050.611:120.46:305:10Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:323.75:473.311:500.411:510.26:315:09Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:124.06:293.412:330.26:325:08Full Moon6Fri
7Sat6:534.27:113.412:300.01:170.16:335:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:364.37:543.41:11-0.12:010.06:345:06Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:204.48:403.31:53-0.22:48-0.16:355:06Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:084.49:293.32:39-0.23:370.06:365:05Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:584.310:233.23:28-0.14:290.16:375:04Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:524.111:223.24:220.05:250.26:385:03Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:523.95:230.26:240.26:385:03Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:283.212:553.76:300.47:260.26:395:02Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:363.22:013.67:430.48:270.26:405:01Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:443.43:053.58:550.49:250.16:415:01Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue3:463.64:053.410:010.310:180.06:425:00Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:413.85:003.411:010.111:07-0.16:435:00Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:324.05:503.311:550.011:53-0.26:444:59Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:194.16:373.312:440.06:454:59New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:034.27:223.212:36-0.21:300.06:464:58New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:454.18:043.11:18-0.12:130.06:474:58New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:264.08:463.01:590.02:560.16:484:57New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:073.99:282.82:390.23:380.26:494:57Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed9:473.710:112.73:190.34:200.46:504:57Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:293.510:572.64:020.55:030.56:514:56Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:133.311:462.64:470.75:480.66:524:56Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:013.15:380.96:340.76:534:56First Quarter28Sat
29Sun12:402.612:512.96:351.07:220.76:544:56First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:352.71:442.97:361.08:100.66:544:55First Quarter30Mon
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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