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 4h 00m 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 - Dec 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:143.411:472.74:470.65:460.56:554:56First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:043.25:440.66:330.46:564:55First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:442.912:593.16:480.67:230.36:574:55First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:443.11:583.07:570.68:150.16:584:55First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:453.52:593.09:060.49:09-0.16:584:55Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:443.83:592.910:110.110:03-0.46:594:55Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:414.24:583.011:12-0.110:58-0.67:004:55Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:364.45:543.012:09-0.37:014:55Full Moon8Wed
9Thu6:304.66:493.11:04-0.57:024:56Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:234.67:433.112:46-0.81:56-0.57:024:56Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:164.58:373.11:40-0.82:48-0.57:034:56Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:084.39:313.12:35-0.73:39-0.47:044:56Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:004.010:273.03:30-0.54:30-0.37:054:56Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:523.711:253.04:27-0.25:21-0.17:054:57Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:453.35:270.26:120.17:064:57Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:252.912:403.06:300.47:030.27:074:57Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:252.91:362.77:370.67:530.37:074:57Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:243.02:332.58:440.78:420.37:084:58Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:193.13:282.49:460.79:290.37:084:58Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:093.24:202.310:410.610:140.37:094:59Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue4:553.35:072.311:290.510:570.27:104:59Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:373.45:502.312:120.47:105:00Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:173.56:302.412:520.37:115:00New Moon23Thu
24Fri6:563.67:102.412:190.11:290.27:115:01New Moon24Fri
25Sat7:333.67:482.512:590.02:060.17:115:01New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:103.68:262.51:38-0.12:420.07:125:02New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:473.69:062.62:17-0.13:180.07:125:03Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:253.59:472.72:580.03:540.07:135:03Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:053.410:322.83:430.04:31-0.17:135:04Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:473.211:222.94:310.15:12-0.17:135:05Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:343.05:260.25:56-0.17:135:05First Quarter31Fri
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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