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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 05m at 11:25 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:55 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:322.84:233.49:480.010:440.45:568:23Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:312.85:183.810:40-0.211:450.25:578:23Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:292.86:134.111:34-0.45:578:23Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:272.97:064.412:43-0.112:28-0.75:588:23Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:233.07:594.51:38-0.31:22-0.85:588:23Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:183.18:524.62:31-0.52:17-0.95:598:23Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:143.29:454.53:24-0.63:12-0.95:598:23Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:103.310:384.44:16-0.74:09-0.76:008:22Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:073.311:324.15:08-0.65:07-0.56:008:22Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:063.36:01-0.56:07-0.26:018:22Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:263.81:073.36:54-0.47:110.16:018:22Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:233.42:093.37:47-0.28:190.36:028:21Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:213.13:123.38:42-0.19:280.56:038:21Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:212.84:123.49:360.010:340.66:038:21Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:202.75:073.410:280.111:340.66:048:20Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:162.65:573.511:170.26:058:20Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:072.56:423.612:260.512:030.26:058:19Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:532.57:233.61:130.412:460.26:068:19Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:362.68:023.71:550.41:270.16:078:18New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:162.68:393.72:340.32:060.16:078:18New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:552.79:163.73:100.22:450.16:088:17New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:332.79:513.63:460.23:230.26:098:17New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:102.710:263.54:210.24:010.36:098:16Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:492.811:023.44:550.24:410.46:108:15Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:292.811:403.35:290.35:240.56:118:15Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:122.96:050.36:110.66:118:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:213.11:003.06:440.37:050.76:128:13First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:073.01:533.27:270.28:050.76:138:12First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:002.92:513.48:170.19:110.66:148:12First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:592.83:523.69:110.010:180.56:148:11Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:022.84:523.910:10-0.211:230.36:158:10Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 2:10 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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