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 (tomorrow) : 1:29 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 36m at 6:52 pm (4.4 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 - Feb 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:513.58:062.61:23-0.32:17-0.27:045:36Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:283.58:452.72:03-0.42:52-0.37:035:37Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:053.49:242.82:43-0.43:27-0.37:025:38Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon9:433.310:062.93:25-0.34:03-0.47:025:39Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:243.110:533.04:11-0.34:42-0.47:015:40Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed11:092.911:443.15:02-0.25:25-0.37:005:41Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:002.75:590.06:13-0.36:595:42Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:423.212:582.67:040.17:08-0.36:585:43Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:463.32:032.48:150.18:10-0.46:575:44Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:533.43:122.49:270.09:15-0.46:565:45Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon3:593.64:192.510:34-0.210:20-0.66:555:45Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:013.85:222.711:34-0.411:22-0.86:545:46Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed5:583.96:182.912:27-0.66:535:47New Moon13Wed
14Thu6:514.07:113.012:20-0.91:17-0.76:525:48New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:404.08:013.21:14-1.02:03-0.86:515:49New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:273.88:493.22:06-0.92:47-0.86:505:50New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:133.69:363.22:55-0.83:30-0.76:495:51Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:573.310:223.23:44-0.64:11-0.56:485:52Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:413.011:093.14:34-0.34:52-0.36:475:53Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:252.711:582.95:240.05:330.06:465:54Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:122.46:190.36:170.26:455:55First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:502.81:052.27:190.57:060.46:435:56First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:482.82:052.08:230.68:020.46:425:57First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:482.83:072.09:270.69:010.46:415:58First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:462.84:062.110:240.59:580.36:405:59Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:393.04:572.211:120.410:500.26:395:59Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:253.15:412.411:540.211:370.06:376:00Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:073.36:222.612:320.06:366:01Waxing Gibbous28Thu
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 10:10 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 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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