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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 58m at 12:57 pm (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:313.13:442.79:500.39:56-0.28:146:06Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:303.44:442.710:540.110:51-0.48:146:07Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:273.75:432.811:55-0.211:46-0.78:146:07Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:224.06:402.912:52-0.58:146:08Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:164.37:353.012:41-0.91:46-0.78:146:09New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:094.48:293.11:35-1.12:39-0.98:146:10New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:014.49:233.22:30-1.23:30-0.98:146:11New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:544.310:183.23:24-1.14:21-0.98:146:12Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat10:464.111:143.24:20-1.05:13-0.88:146:12Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:393.85:17-0.76:05-0.78:146:13Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:123.112:343.46:18-0.46:58-0.58:146:14First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:133.11:313.17:22-0.17:53-0.38:146:15First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:163.02:312.78:300.18:48-0.28:146:16First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:193.03:322.59:390.39:44-0.18:146:17First Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:193.14:322.410:440.310:370.08:136:18Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:143.15:272.311:420.311:260.08:136:19Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:033.26:172.312:320.28:136:20Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:473.37:012.412:12-0.11:160.18:136:21Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:273.37:412.412:54-0.11:560.08:126:22Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:053.48:192.51:34-0.22:33-0.18:126:23Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:413.48:562.52:13-0.23:08-0.18:116:24Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:163.49:322.62:50-0.23:42-0.28:116:25Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:513.310:092.63:27-0.24:16-0.28:116:26Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:263.210:462.64:05-0.14:49-0.18:106:27Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:023.111:262.64:44-0.15:23-0.18:106:28Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:403.05:270.06:00-0.18:096:29Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:102.712:232.86:150.16:41-0.18:086:30Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:592.81:122.67:100.27:28-0.18:086:31Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:552.92:082.58:130.28:22-0.28:076:32Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat2:563.13:112.59:210.29:21-0.38:066:33Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun4:003.34:172.510:300.010:23-0.58:066:34Waning Crescent31Sun
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 4:15 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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