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 2h 41m 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 - May 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:503.39:174.42:55-0.62:50-0.76:157:51Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:393.210:064.43:46-0.63:36-0.76:147:52Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:293.110:584.44:38-0.54:25-0.66:137:53Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:243.011:544.25:33-0.45:19-0.46:127:54Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:242.86:31-0.26:18-0.16:117:55Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:543.91:302.87:33-0.17:250.16:107:55Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:583.72:402.88:370.08:380.36:107:56Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:053.53:502.99:400.19:520.36:097:57Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:103.34:533.110:370.011:000.36:087:58Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:093.25:483.311:290.06:077:59Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:033.16:363.512:000.212:15-0.16:067:59Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:513.17:193.712:530.112:56-0.16:058:00Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:343.07:593.81:410.11:34-0.16:048:01New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:152.98:373.82:240.02:10-0.16:048:02New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:542.89:133.83:050.02:450.06:038:02New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:322.79:503.73:450.13:190.16:028:03New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:102.610:273.64:240.23:550.36:028:04Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:492.511:053.55:040.34:330.46:018:05Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:302.411:463.45:450.45:130.66:008:06Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:152.36:280.55:580.76:008:06Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:313.21:052.37:130.66:490.85:598:07First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:193.11:592.48:010.67:470.85:588:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:123.02:572.58:490.58:510.85:588:08First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:083.03:532.89:380.49:560.65:578:09First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:043.04:473.210:250.210:590.45:578:10Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun4:593.05:383.511:12-0.111:570.15:568:11Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:523.16:283.911:59-0.35:568:11Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:443.17:184.312:53-0.212:46-0.65:568:12Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:363.18:084.51:46-0.41:35-0.75:558:13Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:283.18:594.62:39-0.62:24-0.85:558:13Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:203.19:514.63:32-0.63:16-0.85:548:14Full Moon31Fri
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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