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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 56m at 4:53 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 10:58 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jan 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:163.67:312.612:45-0.21:45-0.17:145:06Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:533.58:092.61:23-0.22:22-0.17:145:07Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:293.58:462.52:01-0.12:580.07:145:08Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:043.49:242.52:380.03:330.07:145:09Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:403.310:022.53:160.04:080.17:145:10Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:173.110:432.53:560.24:440.17:145:10Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:563.011:282.54:390.35:220.17:145:11Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:392.85:270.46:020.17:145:12Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:172.612:272.76:220.56:480.17:145:13Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:112.81:212.67:230.57:380.07:145:14Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:103.02:212.58:290.48:33-0.27:145:15Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:093.23:232.59:350.29:30-0.47:145:16Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:083.54:242.610:37-0.110:27-0.67:145:17Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:043.85:222.811:34-0.411:23-0.97:135:18Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:594.16:182.912:29-0.77:135:19New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:524.37:123.112:19-1.11:21-0.97:135:19New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:444.38:063.21:14-1.22:11-1.07:135:20New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:364.39:003.32:09-1.23:01-1.07:125:21Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:274.19:553.33:04-1.13:51-1.07:125:22Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:193.810:513.34:00-0.94:42-0.97:125:23Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:133.411:503.24:59-0.65:34-0.77:115:24Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:083.16:01-0.36:27-0.57:115:25First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:513.11:072.77:070.07:23-0.37:105:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:553.12:102.58:160.28:21-0.17:105:27First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:573.13:132.39:240.39:170.07:095:28Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu3:553.14:112.310:250.310:110.07:095:29Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri4:483.15:042.311:180.211:00-0.17:085:30Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:343.25:502.312:030.17:075:31Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:163.36:312.412:440.07:075:32Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:553.37:102.512:26-0.21:21-0.17:065:33Full Moon30Mon
31Tue7:313.37:462.61:05-0.21:56-0.27:055:34Full Moon31Tue
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 7:55 am — 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 91% 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 (91% 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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