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 3h 27m 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 - Mar 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:203.24:372.410:520.210:39-0.26:366:02Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:123.45:302.811:38-0.111:35-0.56:356:03Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:013.66:203.212:21-0.46:336:03New Moon3Wed
4Thu6:483.77:083.512:28-0.81:03-0.76:326:04New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:343.77:573.81:20-1.01:45-0.96:316:05New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:203.68:454.02:12-1.02:28-1.06:296:06New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:073.49:364.13:04-0.93:13-1.06:286:07Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:553.210:284.03:58-0.84:00-0.96:276:08Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:472.911:253.84:55-0.54:50-0.66:256:09Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:442.65:56-0.25:46-0.46:246:09First Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:273.612:502.47:030.16:50-0.16:236:10First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:363.42:032.38:150.38:020.16:216:11First Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:463.33:162.49:240.39:160.16:206:12Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun3:533.24:202.510:250.210:220.16:196:13Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon4:503.25:152.711:150.111:180.06:176:14Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue5:393.26:012.911:580.06:166:14Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:223.26:413.112:07-0.112:36-0.16:146:15Full Moon17Wed
18Thu7:003.17:183.212:51-0.11:09-0.16:136:16Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:353.17:533.31:30-0.21:41-0.16:126:17Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:093.08:273.42:08-0.12:11-0.16:106:18Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:422.89:003.42:45-0.12:400.06:096:18Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:152.79:353.33:220.03:110.16:076:19Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:492.510:123.34:000.23:440.26:066:20Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:252.410:533.24:400.44:190.36:056:21Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu11:062.211:393.15:240.55:010.46:036:22Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri11:552.16:150.75:510.56:026:22Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:343.012:542.17:130.76:510.56:006:23Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:353.12:002.28:150.77:590.45:596:24Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:393.13:072.59:140.59:090.25:586:25Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:413.34:082.810:070.210:150.05:566:25Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed4:373.45:033.310:56-0.111:15-0.45:556:26Waning Crescent31Wed
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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