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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 6h 01m at 8:56 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:32 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:443.45:011.16:291.26:275:13Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:092.412:413.35:581.17:241.26:285:12Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:112.51:403.37:031.18:171.06:285:11Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:142.72:383.38:121.09:060.86:295:10Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:123.03:323.49:170.79:510.56:305:10Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:043.54:243.510:180.510:350.26:315:09Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:543.95:143.511:140.211:19-0.16:325:08Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:434.36:033.512:08-0.16:335:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu6:324.66:523.412:03-0.31:01-0.36:345:06New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:224.87:423.412:50-0.51:53-0.36:355:05New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:134.88:333.31:38-0.52:47-0.36:365:05Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:064.79:273.12:29-0.53:42-0.16:375:04Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:024.510:263.03:23-0.34:390.16:385:03Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:014.211:302.94:210.05:400.36:395:03Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:043.95:260.36:430.46:405:02First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:392.91:103.66:370.57:450.56:415:01First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:502.92:143.47:520.78:420.56:425:01First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:553.13:143.29:030.79:340.56:435:00Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun3:523.34:073.110:060.710:180.46:445:00Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:413.44:553.011:000.610:580.46:454:59Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:243.65:382.911:480.511:340.36:464:59Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:033.76:172.812:310.46:474:58Full Moon22Wed
23Thu6:403.86:542.712:090.31:100.46:484:58Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:153.87:312.712:430.31:490.46:494:57Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:513.88:072.61:170.32:260.46:504:57Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:273.88:442.51:530.43:040.56:504:57Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:053.79:222.52:290.53:430.66:514:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:453.610:032.43:080.54:240.66:524:56Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:263.410:492.43:490.65:060.76:534:56Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:123.311:402.44:360.75:510.76:544:56Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 11:44 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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