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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:57 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 53m at 10:43 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Apr 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:552.311:233.15:100.54:490.45:536:27Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri11:412.25:580.65:360.65:526:28Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:133.012:352.26:500.76:310.65:516:29Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:093.01:372.37:470.77:340.65:496:29Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:103.02:402.48:440.68:410.55:486:30Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:093.03:392.79:360.49:450.35:476:31Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:053.14:333.110:240.110:450.05:456:32Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:563.35:243.511:10-0.211:40-0.35:446:33Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:463.46:123.911:54-0.45:426:33New Moon9Fri
10Sat6:343.47:014.212:33-0.512:39-0.75:416:34New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:223.47:504.41:24-0.71:24-0.85:406:35New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:113.48:394.52:16-0.82:11-0.95:396:36New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:013.29:314.43:08-0.73:00-0.85:376:36Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:543.110:264.24:02-0.63:52-0.65:366:37Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:512.911:244.04:59-0.34:49-0.45:356:38Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:532.85:59-0.15:51-0.15:336:39First Quarter16Fri
17Sat12:263.71:012.87:020.17:010.25:326:40First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:323.52:122.88:060.28:150.35:316:40First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:383.33:192.99:070.29:260.45:306:41Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:403.14:173.110:020.110:290.35:286:42Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:353.15:083.310:490.111:230.25:276:43Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:243.05:523.411:310.05:266:44Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:072.96:323.612:110.212:090.05:256:44Full Moon23Fri
24Sat6:472.97:093.712:540.112:440.05:246:45Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:242.88:443.71:340.12:180.06:227:46Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:012.79:193.73:120.12:520.16:217:47Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:362.79:553.63:490.13:260.26:207:48Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:132.610:323.54:270.24:010.36:197:48Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:502.511:103.45:050.34:380.46:187:49Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:312.411:523.35:450.45:190.56:177:50Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 1:50 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 11% 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 Waxing Crescent (11% 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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