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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 42m at 5:49 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:51 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (75% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:163.311:363.95:12-0.65:17-0.45:578:23Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:133.46:02-0.56:17-0.15:578:23Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed12:293.61:133.56:53-0.57:220.15:578:23First Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:263.32:163.57:47-0.48:310.35:588:23First Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:263.03:203.68:43-0.39:420.45:588:23First Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:292.84:233.79:41-0.210:500.45:598:23Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun4:322.75:213.710:38-0.211:510.35:598:23Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon5:332.76:153.811:34-0.26:008:22Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue6:282.77:043.912:460.212:25-0.16:018:22Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed7:192.77:493.91:350.11:13-0.16:018:22Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:052.78:313.82:190.11:58-0.16:028:22Full Moon11Thu
12Fri8:482.89:103.83:000.12:410.06:028:21Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:292.89:483.63:390.13:220.16:038:21Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:082.810:243.54:150.14:020.26:048:21Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon10:482.811:003.34:500.14:430.36:048:20Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue11:282.811:363.15:240.25:250.56:058:20Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:102.95:590.36:100.76:058:19Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:142.912:552.96:350.36:590.86:068:19Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri12:552.81:443.07:140.47:540.96:078:18Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat1:422.62:363.17:590.48:550.96:088:18Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun2:352.53:323.28:480.39:580.96:088:17Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:332.54:283.49:420.210:580.76:098:16Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue4:342.55:243.710:380.011:550.46:108:16Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed5:322.76:174.011:35-0.26:108:15Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu6:292.97:084.212:470.212:31-0.46:118:14New Moon25Thu
26Fri7:233.17:584.31:36-0.11:25-0.66:128:14New Moon26Fri
27Sat8:163.38:474.42:24-0.42:19-0.76:128:13New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:093.59:374.33:11-0.63:14-0.86:138:12New Moon28Sun
29Mon10:023.710:264.13:59-0.74:09-0.66:148:11Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:573.811:173.94:46-0.75:06-0.46:158:11Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed11:533.85:36-0.66:05-0.26:158:10Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 8:50 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 75% 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 Waning Gibbous (75% 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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