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 58m 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 - Feb 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:132.911:523.25:12-0.35:26-0.57:055:35Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:052.66:110.06:15-0.27:045:36Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:493.11:012.37:140.37:080.07:045:37Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:492.92:022.18:200.58:050.27:035:38Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:512.93:052.09:260.59:040.27:025:39Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:502.94:052.110:240.510:010.27:015:40Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:423.04:572.211:140.410:520.17:005:41Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:283.15:422.311:560.211:380.06:595:42Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:093.26:232.512:340.16:595:43Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:463.27:002.612:20-0.21:09-0.16:585:44New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:223.37:372.81:00-0.31:41-0.26:575:45New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:563.38:132.91:38-0.32:13-0.36:565:46New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:293.28:493.02:16-0.32:44-0.36:555:47New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:043.19:263.12:55-0.33:16-0.46:545:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:403.010:073.23:36-0.23:51-0.46:535:48Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:202.810:523.24:21-0.14:29-0.36:525:49Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:052.611:433.35:100.05:13-0.36:515:50First Quarter17Fri
18Sat11:562.56:070.16:04-0.36:495:51First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:423.312:572.47:120.27:04-0.36:485:52First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:483.32:062.38:220.28:12-0.36:475:53First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:573.43:182.59:320.19:23-0.46:465:54Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed4:043.64:262.710:36-0.210:31-0.66:455:55Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu5:053.75:273.011:32-0.411:33-0.86:445:56Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri6:013.86:233.312:23-0.76:435:57Full Moon24Fri
25Sat6:523.87:143.512:31-1.01:10-0.96:415:58Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:403.88:043.61:25-1.01:55-0.96:405:59Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:273.68:513.72:16-1.02:38-0.96:396:00Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:123.49:383.63:07-0.83:21-0.86:386:00Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:573.110:253.53:56-0.54:03-0.56:366:01Waning Gibbous29Wed
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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