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 2h 28m 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 - Jan 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:303.23:412.59:540.39:47-0.27:135:06Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:233.54:372.610:510.010:40-0.57:145:07Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:163.85:312.811:45-0.311:32-0.77:145:08Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:074.06:242.912:36-0.57:145:09Full Moon4Mon
5Tue6:574.27:163.112:24-0.91:26-0.77:145:09Full Moon5Tue
6Wed7:484.38:093.21:17-1.12:15-0.97:145:10Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:384.39:023.32:10-1.13:05-0.97:145:11Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:304.19:573.33:05-1.03:56-0.97:145:12Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:223.910:553.34:01-0.84:47-0.87:145:13Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:173.511:563.25:01-0.65:40-0.77:145:14Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:153.26:05-0.36:36-0.57:145:15Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue12:593.21:162.97:140.07:34-0.47:135:16Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:043.22:192.68:240.18:32-0.37:135:16Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:083.23:232.59:330.29:30-0.27:135:17Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:063.34:222.410:340.110:24-0.27:135:18Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:593.35:152.411:280.111:13-0.27:135:19Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:473.46:022.512:150.07:125:20Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:293.46:452.512:57-0.17:125:21New Moon18Mon
19Tue7:093.47:242.612:40-0.31:35-0.27:125:22New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:463.48:022.61:19-0.32:11-0.27:115:23New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:213.48:382.61:57-0.32:46-0.27:115:24New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:563.39:142.62:34-0.23:19-0.27:105:25Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:303.29:512.63:12-0.13:52-0.17:105:26Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:053.010:302.63:500.04:260.07:095:27Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon10:422.811:122.64:320.25:010.07:095:28Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:222.711:592.75:170.35:400.07:085:29First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:082.56:090.46:240.07:085:30First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:512.81:022.47:080.47:150.07:075:31First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:492.92:022.38:130.48:11-0.17:065:32First Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:513.13:062.49:200.29:12-0.37:065:33Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun3:523.44:092.510:230.010:12-0.67:055:34Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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