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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 7m at 6:50 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:25 pm (3.5 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 - Nov 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:503.14:063.19:590.910:190.86:275:13Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon4:363.34:503.110:500.810:560.76:285:12Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:163.55:293.111:340.711:300.66:295:11Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:533.76:063.012:150.66:305:10Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:283.86:423.012:020.512:540.56:315:09New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:033.97:182.912:350.41:320.56:325:08New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:394.07:542.91:090.42:100.56:335:08New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:164.08:312.81:440.42:480.56:335:07New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:553.99:112.72:210.43:290.66:345:06Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue9:373.99:542.73:010.54:120.66:355:05Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed10:233.810:442.73:460.55:000.76:365:04Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:143.711:412.74:370.65:510.76:375:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:103.65:370.76:450.66:385:03First Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:452.91:113.56:450.77:410.56:395:02First Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:513.12:133.47:580.68:350.36:405:02First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:543.53:143.49:090.49:280.16:415:01Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue3:543.84:123.310:150.210:19-0.26:425:01Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed4:494.25:083.311:160.011:10-0.46:435:00Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu5:424.56:013.312:12-0.26:444:59Full Moon19Thu
20Fri6:344.66:533.212:00-0.51:06-0.36:454:59Full Moon20Fri
21Sat7:244.77:443.212:49-0.51:58-0.36:464:58Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:154.68:353.11:39-0.52:49-0.26:474:58Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:054.49:273.02:29-0.33:390.06:484:58Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:564.110:202.93:20-0.14:310.26:494:57Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:473.811:162.84:130.25:220.46:504:57Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:403.55:100.56:140.56:514:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:142.712:343.26:100.77:060.66:524:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:152.71:292.97:150.97:550.76:534:56Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:132.82:232.88:211.08:410.76:534:56Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:073.03:152.69:220.99:240.66:544:56Waning Crescent30Mon
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 10:07 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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