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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:02 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 7:34 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Oct 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:542.81:273.46:521.08:011.27:016:52Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:502.72:253.37:471.19:011.37:016:50Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:512.63:243.38:471.29:591.27:026:49Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:512.74:203.39:491.110:491.17:036:47Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon4:452.95:103.410:450.911:330.97:046:46Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue5:323.15:553.611:360.77:046:45Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:163.46:373.712:130.712:230.57:056:43Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu6:573.67:183.812:510.41:080.37:066:42New Moon8Thu
9Fri7:393.97:593.81:290.21:520.17:076:41New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:214.18:413.82:070.12:370.07:086:39New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:044.39:243.72:46-0.13:240.07:086:38New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:504.410:103.63:28-0.14:120.07:096:37Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue10:394.411:003.54:13-0.15:040.17:106:35Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed11:314.311:553.35:020.06:000.37:116:34Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:294.25:570.27:020.47:126:33First Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:563.21:334.06:580.48:080.57:126:31First Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:043.12:413.98:070.59:150.57:136:30First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:163.23:493.99:200.510:180.57:146:29First Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:233.44:513.810:300.411:140.37:156:28Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue5:233.65:483.811:330.37:166:27Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed6:163.86:383.812:050.212:290.27:176:25Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:044.07:253.712:500.11:200.17:186:24Full Moon22Thu
23Fri7:484.18:083.61:320.12:060.17:186:23Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:304.18:493.52:110.12:500.17:196:22Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:104.19:293.32:490.23:330.27:206:21Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:494.010:083.23:260.34:140.47:216:20Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:283.910:483.04:030.54:560.67:226:18Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:093.711:302.84:410.75:400.87:236:17Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu11:523.55:220.86:270.97:246:16Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:172.712:403.46:081.07:171.07:256:15Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:092.61:333.37:011.18:111.17:266:14Third Quarter31Sat
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 10:48 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 2% 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 (2% 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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