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 2h 07m 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 - Nov 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:043.95:330.56:370.67:286:12Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:312.91:013.86:290.67:350.67:296:11Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:333.02:033.77:330.68:360.57:306:10Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:403.13:083.78:440.59:360.47:316:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:473.44:123.79:550.410:330.17:326:08Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun3:493.74:123.710:020.210:27-0.16:325:07Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:464.05:083.711:04-0.111:18-0.36:335:07Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:404.36:013.712:00-0.26:345:06New Moon8Tue
9Wed6:304.56:523.712:07-0.412:54-0.36:355:05New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:204.67:413.612:54-0.51:46-0.46:365:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:084.58:303.41:41-0.42:36-0.36:375:03New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:564.49:193.32:28-0.33:26-0.16:385:03Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun9:444.210:103.13:150.04:160.16:395:02Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:343.911:022.94:040.35:070.36:405:01Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:253.611:592.84:560.56:000.66:415:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:193.45:520.86:550.76:425:00First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:582.71:163.26:531.07:490.86:435:00First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:592.82:123.07:581.08:400.86:444:59First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:552.93:063.09:001.09:260.76:454:59First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:453.03:552.99:550.910:080.66:464:58Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:293.24:402.910:450.710:470.46:474:58Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:103.45:223.011:290.511:240.36:484:57Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:493.66:023.012:110.46:494:57Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:273.86:413.012:010.112:520.26:504:57Full Moon24Thu
25Fri7:053.97:213.012:380.01:320.16:514:56Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:454.08:023.01:17-0.12:130.06:524:56Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:264.18:453.01:57-0.12:560.06:524:56Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:104.19:313.02:40-0.13:400.06:534:56Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:574.010:222.93:270.04:280.06:544:56Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:473.811:183.04:190.15:200.16:554:55Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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