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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 12:04 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 02m at 6:06 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jun 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:343.41:112.67:120.37:020.55:548:15First Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:263.32:092.78:010.28:060.55:548:15First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:233.23:103.08:530.19:140.45:548:16First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:233.24:103.39:46-0.110:230.25:538:16Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:243.25:083.710:40-0.311:280.05:538:17Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:233.26:044.111:32-0.55:538:17Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:213.26:594.412:30-0.312:25-0.75:538:18Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:173.27:524.61:27-0.51:17-0.95:538:18Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:123.28:444.62:23-0.62:10-0.95:538:19Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:063.29:374.63:17-0.73:02-0.85:538:19Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:013.110:294.44:10-0.63:56-0.65:538:20Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:573.011:224.15:03-0.54:51-0.45:538:20Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:542.95:57-0.35:48-0.15:538:21Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:163.812:542.96:50-0.26:480.25:538:21Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:103.51:552.97:440.07:520.55:538:21Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:063.22:562.98:370.18:580.75:538:22Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:032.93:533.09:270.210:030.75:538:22Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:582.74:463.110:150.311:030.75:538:22Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:502.65:333.210:590.311:560.65:538:23Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:382.56:163.411:400.25:548:23Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:232.56:563.512:430.512:190.25:548:23Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri7:062.57:353.61:260.412:580.15:548:23New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:462.58:123.72:060.31:360.15:548:23New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:262.68:493.72:450.22:150.15:558:23New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:052.69:273.83:230.12:530.15:558:24New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:452.610:053.74:010.13:330.15:558:24Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:262.610:443.74:390.14:140.15:568:24Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:092.611:263.65:180.14:590.25:568:24Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:572.75:590.15:490.35:568:24Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:113.512:482.86:430.06:450.45:578:24First Quarter30Sat
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 9:05 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 5% 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 (5% 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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