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 5h 57m 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 - Feb 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:293.56:422.41:01-0.17:055:35Full Moon1Wed
2Thu7:123.77:262.612:37-0.51:40-0.37:045:36Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:533.78:102.81:23-0.62:18-0.57:035:37Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:353.78:553.02:11-0.72:56-0.67:025:38Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:173.69:423.22:59-0.73:36-0.77:025:39Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon10:013.410:313.33:50-0.64:17-0.77:015:40Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:483.111:253.44:44-0.45:01-0.67:005:41Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:392.85:44-0.25:49-0.56:595:42Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:233.412:372.56:500.06:43-0.46:585:43Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:273.41:422.28:030.17:45-0.36:575:44Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:363.42:552.29:170.28:53-0.26:565:45Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun3:453.44:062.210:260.110:02-0.36:555:46Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon4:483.55:092.311:260.011:05-0.36:545:47Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:453.66:042.512:18-0.26:535:48Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:353.66:532.712:02-0.41:03-0.36:525:49New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:203.67:372.812:52-0.51:43-0.46:515:50New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:013.58:182.91:38-0.52:21-0.46:505:51New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:393.38:573.02:22-0.42:55-0.36:495:52New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:153.19:353.03:04-0.33:27-0.26:485:53Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:502.910:133.03:45-0.13:59-0.16:475:54Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:252.610:522.94:270.14:300.06:465:55Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:022.411:342.95:110.35:040.26:445:55Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:422.15:590.55:420.36:435:56First Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:212.812:292.06:550.76:280.46:425:57First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:172.81:271.88:000.87:230.56:415:58First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:202.82:341.89:080.88:270.46:405:59First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:232.93:401.910:090.69:320.36:386:00Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue4:223.14:372.211:000.410:320.06:376:01Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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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