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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:53 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 41m at 10:32 pm (3.5 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 - Jul 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:453.211:104.24:48-0.64:44-0.65:578:23Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:433.35:40-0.65:43-0.45:578:23Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:043.912:433.36:33-0.56:46-0.15:578:23Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:013.61:463.37:28-0.47:530.15:588:23Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:003.32:503.48:24-0.39:030.35:588:23Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:013.13:533.59:20-0.210:130.45:598:23Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:032.94:523.610:15-0.111:170.46:008:23Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:032.75:473.711:08-0.16:008:22Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:582.76:363.712:140.311:58 AM-0.16:018:22Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:492.67:203.81:050.312:440.06:018:22Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:352.78:023.81:510.21:270.06:028:22New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:172.78:413.82:330.12:080.06:028:21New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:582.79:183.73:120.12:480.16:038:21New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:372.79:553.63:490.13:270.16:048:21New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:152.710:313.54:250.24:060.36:048:20Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:552.711:073.45:000.24:460.46:058:20Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:352.711:443.25:350.35:280.56:068:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:172.86:110.36:140.76:068:19Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:243.01:032.86:490.37:040.86:078:18First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:072.91:542.97:300.38:010.86:088:18First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:572.82:483.18:150.39:030.86:088:17First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:512.73:443.39:060.210:070.76:098:16First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:512.74:423.610:000.011:090.56:108:16Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:512.75:383.910:57-0.26:108:15Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:502.96:324.212:070.211:53 AM-0.46:118:14Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:473.07:254.41:02-0.112:49-0.66:128:14Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:433.28:184.51:54-0.31:45-0.86:128:13Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:373.49:094.52:45-0.52:40-0.96:138:12Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:323.510:004.43:35-0.63:35-0.86:148:11Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:273.610:524.24:25-0.74:32-0.66:158:11Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:233.711:453.95:15-0.65:30-0.46:158:10Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 1:42 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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