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 42m at 4:20 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:18 am (3.0 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 - Sep 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:553.310:113.53:530.44:000.46:397:34Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:313.310:453.34:250.44:390.66:407:32Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:093.311:213.14:570.55:190.76:407:31Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:493.35:310.66:030.96:417:30Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:002.912:333.36:080.76:521.06:427:28First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:442.81:233.36:510.87:481.16:437:27First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:352.72:203.47:410.88:501.16:437:25First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:332.73:213.58:380.79:541.06:447:24First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:372.74:223.79:400.610:540.86:457:23Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:392.95:203.910:430.311:480.56:457:21Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:383.26:144.211:430.06:467:20Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:333.57:064.312:390.212:40-0.26:477:18Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:263.87:564.41:27-0.11:35-0.56:487:17Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:184.18:464.42:13-0.32:29-0.66:487:16Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:094.39:354.33:00-0.53:23-0.66:497:14Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:014.410:254.03:47-0.54:18-0.46:507:13Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:554.411:173.84:35-0.45:15-0.26:507:11Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:514.35:25-0.26:150.16:517:10Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:133.512:514.16:190.07:190.46:527:08Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:143.21:553.97:180.38:280.76:537:07Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:203.03:023.88:230.59:360.86:537:05Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:292.94:073.79:300.710:400.86:547:04Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:342.95:063.710:350.711:350.86:557:03Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:313.05:583.711:320.66:567:01Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:193.26:433.712:210.712:220.66:567:00Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:013.37:223.71:020.61:060.56:576:58Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:393.47:583.71:370.51:460.46:586:57New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:153.58:333.62:100.52:240.46:586:56New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:493.69:063.52:420.53:000.46:596:54New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:233.79:403.43:120.53:370.57:006:53New Moon30Sun
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 7:19 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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