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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:18 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 49m at 5:41 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Sep 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:323.46:070.66:530.96:397:34First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:442.81:223.36:480.77:501.16:407:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:332.62:173.27:340.98:531.26:407:31First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:292.43:173.28:271.09:571.36:417:30First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:302.44:163.39:261.010:551.26:427:28First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:302.55:103.410:240.911:451.06:427:27Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:242.65:583.611:180.76:437:26Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:112.86:413.712:280.912:080.56:447:24Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:553.07:223.91:070.612:540.36:457:23Full Moon9Mon
10Tue7:373.38:024.01:440.41:390.16:457:21Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:183.58:414.02:200.22:230.06:467:20Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:003.79:223.92:570.13:090.06:477:19Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:443.910:043.83:340.03:560.06:477:17Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:304.010:483.64:14-0.14:460.16:487:16Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:194.111:373.44:560.05:400.36:497:14Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:134.15:430.16:400.56:507:13Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue12:313.11:134.06:350.27:460.66:507:11Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:323.02:204.07:360.38:570.76:517:10Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:422.93:304.08:430.410:080.76:527:09Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:542.94:374.09:550.411:120.66:537:07Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:023.05:384.011:030.36:537:06Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:013.26:324.112:070.512:040.26:547:04Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:543.57:214.112:560.312:590.16:557:03New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:413.68:054.01:390.21:490.06:557:01New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:253.88:463.92:190.22:350.16:567:00New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:063.99:263.72:570.23:190.26:576:59New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:463.910:043.53:320.34:020.36:586:57Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:253.810:423.24:070.44:450.56:586:56Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:053.710:213.03:420.64:290.85:595:54Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:473.611:032.84:180.85:161.06:005:53Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 8:59 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 13% 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 (13% 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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