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 : 4:33 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 10m at 10:24 am (3.6 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 - Nov 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:103.96:273.212:330.46:275:13New Moon1Mon
2Tue6:494.07:063.212:250.31:140.36:285:12New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:264.07:433.11:000.31:540.46:295:11New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:034.08:203.01:350.42:320.46:305:10New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:403.98:572.92:110.53:100.56:315:09Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat9:173.89:352.82:470.63:500.76:315:09Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:573.610:162.73:250.74:300.86:325:08Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:393.511:012.64:070.85:140.96:335:07Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue11:243.411:522.64:530.96:001.06:345:06First Quarter9Tue
10Wed12:143.25:461.06:480.96:355:05First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:482.71:083.26:461.07:370.86:365:05First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:472.92:043.17:511.08:270.76:375:04First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:443.23:003.28:550.89:150.46:385:03Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:383.53:543.29:560.510:030.16:395:02Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:303.94:473.310:530.210:51-0.16:405:02Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:214.25:393.311:470.011:40-0.46:415:01Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:114.56:303.412:40-0.36:425:01Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:024.77:213.412:29-0.61:32-0.46:435:00Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:534.88:143.41:20-0.72:24-0.46:445:00Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:464.79:083.32:12-0.63:17-0.46:454:59Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:404.510:053.33:07-0.54:12-0.26:464:59Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:364.211:063.24:05-0.35:08-0.16:474:58Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:353.95:070.06:060.16:484:58Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:113.212:363.66:150.37:050.26:494:57Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:193.21:393.37:270.58:030.26:504:57Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:243.32:413.18:380.68:580.36:514:57Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:243.43:392.99:430.69:480.36:524:56Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun4:183.54:322.810:410.510:340.26:524:56Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:053.65:192.811:310.411:160.26:534:56Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:483.76:022.712:160.46:544:56Waning Crescent30Tue
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 1:28 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 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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