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 4h 31m 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 - Sep 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:473.02:353.77:540.39:050.86:397:33First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:542.83:403.68:590.510:120.86:407:32First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:012.84:423.610:040.611:110.86:417:31Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:012.85:363.611:030.66:417:29Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:542.96:233.612:010.711:56 AM0.56:427:28Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:393.17:043.612:440.712:420.56:437:26Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:193.27:413.61:220.61:240.46:437:25Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:563.38:163.61:560.52:020.46:447:24Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:323.58:493.52:280.42:400.46:457:22Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:063.59:223.52:590.43:170.46:467:21Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:413.69:553.33:300.43:540.56:467:19Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:173.610:303.24:010.54:320.66:477:18Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:543.611:063.04:340.55:120.76:487:17Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:363.611:482.95:100.65:570.96:487:15Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:233.65:520.66:481.06:497:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:362.81:183.66:410.77:471.06:507:12Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:332.82:193.67:390.78:511.06:517:11Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:382.83:243.78:440.69:540.86:517:09Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:453.04:273.99:520.410:530.56:527:08Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:493.35:264.010:580.111:470.26:537:07Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:493.76:214.212:00-0.16:537:05Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:444.07:134.212:38-0.112:58-0.46:547:04New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:374.38:044.21:26-0.31:54-0.56:557:02New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:294.68:534.12:13-0.52:48-0.56:567:01New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:204.69:433.93:01-0.53:42-0.46:566:59Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:124.610:343.73:49-0.44:36-0.26:576:58Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:054.411:273.44:38-0.25:310.16:586:57Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:014.25:300.16:300.46:596:55Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:233.21:003.96:260.47:320.76:596:54First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:253.02:033.77:270.68:370.97:006:52First Quarter30Mon
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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