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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:50 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 11m at 12:37 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Nov 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:553.511:172.64:190.95:331.06:275:13Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue11:453.45:091.06:231.06:285:12First Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:132.612:413.46:081.07:160.96:295:11First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:142.81:393.47:140.98:080.86:295:10First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:163.02:383.48:220.88:590.56:305:09Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat3:143.43:353.49:280.59:480.26:315:09Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:103.84:303.410:300.310:37-0.16:325:08Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:034.25:223.511:270.011:25-0.36:335:07Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue5:544.66:143.512:22-0.26:345:06Full Moon9Tue
10Wed6:464.87:063.512:14-0.51:16-0.46:355:05Full Moon10Wed
11Thu7:374.97:583.41:04-0.62:09-0.46:365:05Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:304.88:513.31:55-0.63:03-0.36:375:04Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat9:244.69:473.22:49-0.43:57-0.16:385:03Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:204.410:463.13:45-0.24:540.16:395:02Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:184.011:503.04:450.15:520.36:405:02Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:193.75:500.46:520.46:415:01Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:573.01:213.47:000.67:500.56:425:01Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:043.12:223.28:110.78:440.56:435:00Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:043.23:193.09:180.89:330.56:445:00Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat3:583.34:112.910:160.710:160.56:454:59Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun4:443.54:572.811:070.610:560.46:464:59Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:263.65:392.811:530.611:330.46:474:58Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:043.76:182.712:340.56:484:58New Moon23Tue
24Wed6:413.86:552.712:090.31:120.46:494:57New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:173.87:322.712:450.31:500.46:504:57New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:533.88:092.71:210.32:270.46:504:57New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:303.88:462.61:570.33:040.46:514:56Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:083.79:252.62:350.43:420.56:524:56Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:473.610:082.63:140.44:220.56:534:56Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:293.510:542.63:580.55:030.56:544:56Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 3:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (66% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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