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 35m at 7:41 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:25 pm (3.7 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 - Jul 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:302.37:033.612:580.612:170.35:568:23Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:142.37:443.61:410.51:000.25:578:23New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:562.38:223.72:220.41:410.25:578:23New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:362.49:003.73:000.32:210.25:588:23New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:152.49:363.63:370.33:000.25:588:23New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:532.510:123.64:120.33:390.25:598:23Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:322.510:483.54:460.34:200.35:598:23Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:122.611:243.35:200.35:020.46:008:23Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:552.75:530.25:490.56:008:22Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:033.212:412.96:290.26:420.66:018:22First Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:473.01:323.17:080.17:410.66:018:22First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:362.82:283.37:530.18:470.66:028:21First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:312.73:273.68:430.09:560.66:038:21First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:332.64:293.89:39-0.211:040.46:038:21Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:372.55:304.110:39-0.36:048:20Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:412.66:294.312:080.211:40 AM-0.56:048:20Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:432.77:264.51:060.012:41-0.66:058:19Full Moon17Tue
18Wed7:422.98:204.52:01-0.21:40-0.76:068:19Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:383.19:134.52:53-0.42:37-0.86:068:18Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:343.210:034.33:42-0.43:34-0.76:078:18Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:283.310:534.04:30-0.44:30-0.46:088:17Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:233.411:423.75:17-0.45:27-0.26:088:17Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:183.46:04-0.36:260.26:098:16Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:313.31:143.36:50-0.17:270.56:108:15Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:222.92:113.37:370.18:330.76:118:15Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:162.63:103.38:250.39:400.96:118:14Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:142.44:083.39:170.410:440.96:128:13Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:142.25:033.310:090.511:420.96:138:13Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:112.25:533.411:020.56:138:12Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:032.36:393.512:320.811:52 AM0.46:148:11Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:492.47:213.61:160.712:380.46:158:10Waning Crescent31Tue
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 11:03 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 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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