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 : in 2h 45m at 4:16 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:132.72:333.28:101.19:031.06:275:13Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:102.93:263.29:111.19:490.96:285:12Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:593.04:143.210:050.910:300.76:295:11Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat4:433.34:573.210:530.811:070.66:305:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:233.55:373.311:370.611:420.46:315:09Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:003.76:153.312:180.46:325:08New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:383.96:533.312:170.312:580.36:335:08New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:164.07:323.312:530.11:390.26:345:07New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:554.18:123.21:300.12:200.16:345:06New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:364.28:553.22:090.03:040.16:355:05Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:204.29:423.12:520.13:510.26:365:04Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:094.110:333.03:380.14:410.36:375:04Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:024.011:313.04:300.25:360.36:385:03Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:003.85:290.46:350.36:395:02First Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:363.01:043.76:360.47:360.36:405:02First Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:443.22:093.67:490.48:370.26:415:01First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:513.43:133.69:010.39:340.06:425:00Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat3:533.74:133.510:080.210:27-0.16:435:00Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:493.95:083.511:080.011:16-0.36:444:59Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:414.26:003.512:03-0.16:454:59Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:304.36:493.412:04-0.412:55-0.26:464:58Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:164.37:363.312:49-0.41:43-0.26:474:58Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:014.38:223.21:33-0.32:30-0.26:484:58Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:464.29:083.02:17-0.13:160.06:494:57Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:304.09:532.93:000.14:020.26:504:57Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:143.710:412.73:450.34:490.46:514:57Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:003.511:322.64:310.55:360.56:524:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:493.25:220.76:260.76:534:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:262.612:413.16:180.97:160.76:544:56Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:242.61:352.97:191.08:050.76:544:56Third Quarter30Thu
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 7:24 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 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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