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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 55m at 5:00 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:09 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Apr 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:042.511:283.15:120.34:590.45:536:27Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:512.46:000.55:450.65:516:28First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:173.012:442.36:540.76:380.75:506:29First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:132.91:442.27:510.77:380.85:496:30First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:122.92:462.38:490.78:420.75:476:31First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:112.93:432.59:410.69:430.65:466:31Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:043.04:332.810:280.410:380.35:456:32Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:533.15:183.111:100.111:280.15:436:33Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:383.26:023.411:50-0.15:426:34Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:213.36:453.712:15-0.212:30-0.35:416:34Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:053.47:283.91:02-0.41:10-0.55:396:35Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:493.48:134.11:48-0.51:52-0.65:386:36Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:343.39:004.22:36-0.62:36-0.75:376:37Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:223.29:494.23:25-0.63:22-0.65:356:38Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:133.110:424.14:18-0.54:12-0.55:346:38Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:093.011:403.95:14-0.35:08-0.35:336:39Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:112.96:14-0.16:100.05:326:40Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:433.71:192.87:180.07:200.15:306:41Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:503.52:302.98:240.08:340.25:296:42Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:573.43:373.19:260.09:440.25:286:42Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:003.44:363.310:22-0.110:470.15:276:43Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:563.35:283.511:12-0.211:43-0.15:256:44Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:473.36:153.611:57-0.25:246:45Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:333.27:583.812:33-0.11:38-0.36:237:46New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:163.18:383.82:18-0.22:16-0.26:227:46New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:563.09:163.83:01-0.22:53-0.16:217:47New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:352.99:543.73:42-0.13:290.06:207:48New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:142.810:313.64:220.04:050.16:197:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:532.611:103.55:020.24:420.36:187:50Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:342.511:513.35:440.35:220.56:177:50Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 8:04 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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