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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:41 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 30m at 1:31 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:152.63:103.18:320.39:310.85:578:23First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:092.54:053.49:190.210:350.75:578:23Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu4:072.45:003.610:110.011:360.55:588:23Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri5:072.45:553.911:06-0.15:588:23Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:052.56:494.212:330.312:02-0.45:598:23Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:022.77:424.41:270.012:58-0.65:598:23Full Moon6Sun
7Mon7:572.88:354.52:18-0.21:54-0.76:008:23Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:523.09:264.43:08-0.42:50-0.76:008:22Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:473.210:174.33:57-0.53:47-0.76:018:22Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:433.311:084.14:45-0.54:45-0.56:018:22Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:403.45:34-0.55:45-0.36:028:22Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:003.712:393.56:23-0.46:480.06:028:21Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:533.41:403.57:13-0.37:550.36:038:21Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:493.02:423.58:05-0.29:050.56:048:20Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:492.73:443.58:590.010:150.66:048:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:512.54:443.69:540.111:190.66:058:20Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:532.45:393.610:500.26:068:19Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:502.36:303.612:170.611:42 AM0.26:068:19Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:422.47:153.71:070.512:320.26:078:18Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:282.47:573.71:510.41:170.26:088:17New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:092.58:353.72:300.41:590.26:088:17New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:492.69:113.73:070.32:390.26:098:16New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:272.79:463.63:410.33:180.26:108:16New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:042.710:193.54:130.33:570.36:108:15Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:412.810:523.34:440.34:360.46:118:14Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:192.911:273.15:150.35:180.66:128:14Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:593.05:460.36:030.76:138:13Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:032.912:433.16:200.36:530.86:138:12First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:452.71:323.26:590.37:510.96:148:11First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:332.62:283.37:440.38:550.96:158:10First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:302.43:293.58:380.210:040.86:168:10First Quarter31Thu
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 4:36 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 55% 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 (55% 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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