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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 17m at 10:08 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:40 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jan 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:303.45:422.212:080.37:145:06Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:123.56:252.312:490.27:145:07Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:533.67:062.412:13-0.11:290.07:145:08Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:343.77:472.412:55-0.22:08-0.17:145:08Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:143.88:302.51:38-0.32:47-0.27:145:09Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:553.79:142.62:22-0.43:26-0.27:145:10Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:383.610:012.73:09-0.34:06-0.37:145:11Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:223.510:512.93:59-0.34:48-0.37:145:12Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:093.211:463.04:54-0.15:32-0.37:145:13Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:013.05:540.06:20-0.37:145:14Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:463.212:582.77:020.17:12-0.37:145:15Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:493.32:002.58:140.28:09-0.47:145:15Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:533.53:072.49:270.19:09-0.47:145:16Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat3:573.74:132.310:350.010:10-0.57:145:17Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:573.85:152.411:35-0.211:09-0.67:135:18Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:533.96:112.512:30-0.37:135:19New Moon16Mon
17Tue6:463.97:042.612:06-0.61:19-0.47:135:20New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:353.97:532.712:59-0.72:06-0.47:125:21New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:213.88:392.71:49-0.62:49-0.47:125:22New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:043.69:252.72:37-0.53:30-0.37:125:23Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:463.410:092.73:23-0.34:09-0.27:115:24Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:263.110:532.74:10-0.14:46-0.17:115:25Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon11:062.811:392.74:580.15:230.07:105:26Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:472.55:480.46:000.27:105:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:272.712:312.26:440.66:400.37:095:28First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:192.71:222.07:460.77:260.37:095:29First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:152.72:201.98:520.78:180.47:085:30First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:122.83:211.99:550.79:130.37:085:31Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:073.04:191.910:500.510:080.27:075:32Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:583.15:102.011:380.311:010.07:065:33Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:453.35:582.212:210.17:065:34Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 12:54 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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