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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 11:04 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 38m at 5:03 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Sep 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:453.410:573.24:340.44:540.66:407:32Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:243.411:353.15:080.55:360.76:417:31Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:073.45:440.66:230.96:427:29Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:182.912:553.46:270.67:171.06:427:28Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:082.81:513.57:160.68:181.06:437:26Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:062.82:533.68:130.69:230.96:447:25Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:102.83:573.89:170.410:270.76:447:24Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:163.04:584.010:220.211:260.46:457:22Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:183.35:564.211:250.06:467:21Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:163.66:504.412:200.112:25-0.36:477:19Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:113.97:424.41:10-0.21:22-0.56:477:18New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:054.28:334.41:59-0.42:17-0.66:487:16New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:574.39:234.32:47-0.53:11-0.66:497:15New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:494.410:134.13:35-0.54:06-0.46:497:14Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:424.411:053.84:23-0.45:01-0.26:507:12Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:364.211:583.55:13-0.25:590.16:517:11Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:344.06:050.17:000.46:527:09First Quarter17Sat
18Sun12:563.21:353.87:020.48:060.76:527:08First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:003.02:403.78:030.69:120.96:537:06First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:062.93:443.69:080.810:150.96:547:05First Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:102.94:433.510:120.811:110.96:547:04Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:072.95:353.511:090.811:580.86:557:02Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri5:563.16:203.611:590.76:567:01Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:383.27:003.612:390.712:430.66:576:59Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:173.47:363.61:150.61:230.56:576:58Full Moon25Sun
26Mon7:533.58:113.61:480.52:010.46:586:56Full Moon26Mon
27Tue8:273.68:443.62:200.52:380.46:596:55Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:023.79:183.52:510.43:150.47:006:54Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:373.79:533.43:230.53:530.57:006:52Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri10:133.810:293.23:560.54:320.67:016:51Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 8:03 am — 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 11% 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 (11% 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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