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 3h 25m 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 - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:523.711:083.14:310.65:140.77:026:49Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:363.711:533.05:090.66:010.87:036:48Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:253.75:540.76:540.97:036:47Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:452.91:223.76:470.77:540.97:046:45Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:462.92:253.77:490.78:580.87:056:44Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:533.03:313.88:570.610:010.67:066:43Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:003.24:343.910:070.410:590.47:066:41Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:033.55:334.111:120.111:530.17:076:40Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:013.96:294.212:13-0.17:086:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:554.27:214.212:43-0.21:10-0.37:096:37New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:474.58:114.11:32-0.42:05-0.47:106:36New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:374.69:014.02:19-0.42:58-0.47:106:35New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:284.69:513.83:06-0.43:51-0.37:116:33Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:184.510:423.63:54-0.34:44-0.17:126:32Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:104.311:353.34:430.05:390.27:136:31Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:044.15:340.36:360.57:146:30Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:313.11:013.86:290.67:360.77:156:28First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:332.92:033.67:300.88:380.97:156:27First Quarter18Tue
19Wed2:382.93:053.48:351.09:381.07:166:26First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:412.94:043.39:411.010:310.97:176:25First Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:373.04:563.310:401.011:170.87:186:24Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:253.15:423.311:320.911:570.77:196:22Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:073.36:233.312:170.77:206:21Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:453.57:013.412:330.612:590.67:216:20Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:223.77:373.41:070.51:380.57:216:19Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:573.88:133.31:400.42:160.47:226:18Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:333.98:493.32:130.32:540.47:236:17Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:094.09:263.22:470.33:320.47:246:16Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:474.010:053.13:230.34:130.47:256:15Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:284.010:483.04:010.44:560.57:266:14Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:133.911:363.04:440.45:440.57:276:13Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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