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 5h 00m 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 - Jan 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:583.910:293.33:36-0.84:23-0.77:145:06Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:513.611:273.24:35-0.55:14-0.67:145:07Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:453.25:36-0.26:05-0.47:145:07Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed12:273.212:412.96:400.16:58-0.27:145:08Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:293.11:412.67:490.37:53-0.17:145:09Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:313.12:422.48:570.48:480.07:145:10Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:303.13:422.310:000.49:410.17:145:11Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun4:233.24:362.210:550.410:310.17:145:11Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:113.35:242.311:430.311:170.07:145:12Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:553.36:082.312:260.27:145:13Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:343.46:482.412:00-0.11:040.17:145:14New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:123.47:252.512:40-0.11:400.07:145:15New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:473.48:022.61:19-0.22:14-0.17:145:16New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:223.48:392.61:57-0.22:47-0.17:145:17New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:563.39:152.72:34-0.23:19-0.17:135:18Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:303.29:532.73:13-0.13:51-0.17:135:19Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:063.010:342.83:540.04:25-0.17:135:20Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed10:452.911:192.94:380.15:02-0.17:135:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:292.75:290.25:44-0.27:125:22First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:113.012:202.56:270.36:33-0.27:125:23First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:093.11:192.47:320.37:29-0.37:115:24First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:123.32:242.48:420.28:32-0.47:115:25First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:173.53:322.49:510.09:36-0.67:115:26Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:203.74:382.610:54-0.210:40-0.87:105:27Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:203.95:382.811:51-0.511:41-1.07:105:28Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:164.16:353.012:44-0.77:095:29Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:094.17:293.212:39-1.21:33-0.97:085:30Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:594.18:223.41:34-1.22:21-1.07:085:31Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:483.99:143.52:29-1.13:07-1.07:075:32Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:363.610:053.43:22-0.93:53-0.97:075:33Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:243.310:583.34:16-0.64:39-0.77:065:34Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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