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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 1:04 pm (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:48 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:03 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jun 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:172.88:424.02:32-0.12:08-0.25:548:15New Moon1Mon
2Tue9:012.79:233.93:16-0.12:48-0.15:548:15New Moon2Tue
3Wed9:432.610:033.83:590.03:280.15:538:16New Moon3Wed
4Thu10:252.510:433.74:410.14:080.25:538:17Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:082.411:253.55:230.34:500.45:538:17Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:532.46:050.45:350.65:538:18Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun12:073.312:412.36:490.56:240.75:538:18Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:523.11:322.47:320.57:180.95:538:19First Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:393.02:262.58:160.58:180.95:538:19First Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:292.83:192.79:000.59:200.95:538:20First Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:212.74:112.99:430.410:210.85:538:20First Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:132.75:003.210:270.211:190.65:538:20Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat5:052.75:473.611:120.05:538:21Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:562.76:343.912:130.311:57 AM-0.25:538:21Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:472.87:224.11:050.112:44-0.45:538:22Full Moon15Mon
16Tue7:372.88:104.31:55-0.21:32-0.55:538:22Full Moon16Tue
17Wed8:282.99:004.52:45-0.32:22-0.65:538:22Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:202.99:514.43:35-0.43:14-0.65:538:22Full Moon18Thu
19Fri10:132.910:434.34:26-0.44:08-0.65:538:23Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat11:103.011:374.15:18-0.45:05-0.45:548:23Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun12:103.06:11-0.46:06-0.25:548:23Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon12:333.91:133.17:06-0.37:120.15:548:23Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue1:313.62:183.28:01-0.38:230.25:548:23Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:313.33:223.38:56-0.29:350.45:558:24Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:323.04:233.59:50-0.210:430.45:558:24Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri4:322.85:193.610:42-0.111:450.35:558:24Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat5:292.76:113.711:32-0.15:568:24Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun6:222.66:583.812:410.312:18-0.15:568:24Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon7:112.67:413.81:310.21:03-0.15:578:24New Moon29Mon
30Tue7:562.58:233.82:160.21:450.05:578:24New Moon30Tue
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 4:26 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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