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 : 6:44 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 12:30 pm (3.4 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 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:544.78:133.41:23-0.32:23-0.26:265:13Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:444.79:043.42:11-0.43:15-0.16:275:12Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:374.69:593.33:03-0.34:090.06:285:12Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:334.410:593.23:58-0.15:060.26:295:11Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:334.14:590.16:070.36:305:10Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:053.112:373.96:070.47:100.46:315:09Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:153.21:433.67:200.58:110.46:325:08Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:243.32:473.58:330.69:080.46:335:07Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:273.53:463.39:410.510:000.36:345:06Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:223.74:403.210:410.510:460.26:355:06Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:113.85:283.211:340.411:290.26:365:05Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:563.96:123.112:210.36:375:04New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:364.06:533.012:080.21:040.36:385:03New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:154.07:312.912:460.21:440.36:395:03New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:524.08:092.91:220.32:240.46:405:02New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:303.98:472.81:590.43:020.46:415:01Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:083.89:262.72:360.53:410.66:425:01Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:473.610:072.63:150.64:210.76:435:00Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:273.510:512.63:560.75:030.86:445:00Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:113.311:402.64:410.85:460.86:454:59First Quarter20Sun
21Mon11:583.25:320.96:310.86:464:59First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:342.712:493.16:301.07:180.76:464:58First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:302.81:433.07:341.08:050.66:474:58First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:263.12:383.08:380.88:530.46:484:57Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri3:203.43:343.09:400.69:420.16:494:57Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:133.74:273.010:380.310:30-0.16:504:57Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:044.15:203.111:330.011:20-0.46:514:56Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:554.46:123.212:25-0.26:524:56Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:464.67:043.212:10-0.61:17-0.46:534:56Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:374.77:563.21:02-0.72:09-0.46:544:56Full Moon30Wed
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 3:37 pm — 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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