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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 11:56 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 22m at 5:56 am (2.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Sep 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:002.84:453.910:020.311:190.66:397:33Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:062.95:443.911:050.36:407:32Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:043.06:374.012:160.512:040.26:407:31Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:563.17:244.01:040.412:560.26:417:29New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:413.28:063.91:480.31:430.16:427:28New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:233.38:463.92:270.32:260.26:437:27New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:023.49:223.73:030.33:070.26:437:25New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:403.49:583.63:370.33:470.36:447:24Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:173.510:333.44:090.44:270.56:457:22Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:543.411:093.14:420.55:080.76:457:21Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:343.411:462.95:150.75:510.96:467:20Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:163.35:500.86:381.16:477:18Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:282.71:043.36:300.97:321.26:487:17First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:162.61:583.37:171.08:331.36:487:15First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:122.52:583.48:121.09:361.26:497:14First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:142.53:593.59:130.910:361.16:507:12First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:172.74:563.710:150.711:280.86:517:11Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:142.95:493.911:150.56:517:10Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:073.26:384.112:160.612:100.26:527:08Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:573.57:264.21:000.31:04-0.16:537:07Full Moon20Thu
21Fri7:463.98:134.31:440.01:56-0.36:537:05Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:344.29:004.22:27-0.22:48-0.46:547:04Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:244.49:484.13:11-0.33:41-0.46:557:02Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:154.510:373.83:56-0.44:35-0.26:567:01Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:084.411:303.64:44-0.35:320.06:567:00Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:054.35:34-0.16:340.36:576:58Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:273.31:074.26:300.27:410.56:586:57Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:313.12:144.07:330.48:510.76:596:55Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:422.93:233.98:420.610:000.86:596:54Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:532.93:293.88:520.610:010.76:005:53Waning Crescent30Sun
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 8:56 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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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