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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 22m at 11:04 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:53 pm (4.2 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 - Mar 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:303.41:552.58:020.17:59-0.16:346:03Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:383.33:052.49:120.29:060.06:336:03Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:433.24:092.410:160.210:090.06:326:04Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:413.25:052.511:100.111:050.06:306:05Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:323.35:532.711:570.011:54-0.16:296:06Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:173.36:352.812:37-0.16:286:07Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:563.37:132.912:38-0.21:13-0.16:266:08New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:333.37:493.01:18-0.21:47-0.26:256:09New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:073.28:233.11:55-0.22:18-0.26:246:09New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:403.18:573.12:32-0.22:49-0.16:226:10New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:133.09:313.13:08-0.13:19-0.16:216:11Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:472.811:073.14:460.04:510.07:207:12Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:222.611:463.15:250.25:250.17:187:13Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:022.56:080.36:030.27:177:14Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:303.012:472.46:560.46:480.37:157:14First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:213.01:412.37:520.57:420.37:147:15First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:203.12:432.38:550.58:450.37:137:16First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:243.23:502.410:000.49:520.17:117:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:283.34:552.711:000.110:59-0.27:107:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:293.55:543.011:55-0.27:097:18Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:253.76:493.412:01-0.512:46-0.57:077:19Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:183.97:423.712:59-0.81:34-0.87:067:20Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:093.98:334.01:55-1.02:21-1.07:047:21Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:583.99:234.22:49-1.13:08-1.07:037:22Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:483.710:154.23:42-1.13:55-1.07:027:22Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:393.511:074.14:36-0.94:43-0.87:007:23Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:313.25:32-0.65:34-0.66:597:24Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:023.912:272.96:31-0.36:28-0.36:577:25Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:003.71:292.77:330.07:280.06:567:26Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:033.42:362.58:390.28:340.36:557:26Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:093.33:452.59:460.39:440.46:537:27Third Quarter31Fri
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 2:28 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 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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