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 : 4:16 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 21m at 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 - Jan 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:523.57:062.312:140.01:270.17:135:07New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:303.57:452.312:540.02:050.17:145:07New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:083.58:222.41:320.02:410.17:145:08New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:443.48:592.42:110.03:160.17:145:09Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:203.39:372.42:490.03:510.17:145:10Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:563.210:172.43:280.14:250.27:145:11Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue10:323.010:592.54:100.24:590.27:145:12Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:112.811:452.64:560.45:350.27:145:12Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:552.75:480.46:150.17:145:13First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:362.712:442.56:470.56:590.17:145:14First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:322.91:402.37:530.57:500.07:135:15First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:313.22:422.39:020.38:46-0.27:135:16Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon3:323.43:452.310:090.19:44-0.47:135:17Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:323.74:472.411:10-0.110:44-0.67:135:18Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:304.05:462.512:07-0.37:135:19Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:254.26:432.71:00-0.67:125:20Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:194.37:372.912:41-1.01:51-0.77:125:21Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:114.38:313.01:37-1.12:40-0.87:125:22Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:034.19:263.12:33-1.13:28-0.87:115:23Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:533.810:213.23:29-0.94:16-0.87:115:24Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:433.511:173.24:27-0.65:04-0.67:105:25Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:353.15:27-0.35:52-0.57:105:26Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:153.112:292.76:310.06:43-0.37:095:27Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:153.11:272.47:390.27:35-0.17:095:28Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:173.12:302.18:490.48:300.17:085:29Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:183.13:332.09:560.49:270.17:085:30Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon4:153.14:312.010:540.410:210.17:075:31Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:063.15:222.011:440.311:110.17:065:32Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:523.26:072.112:270.27:065:33Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:343.36:472.31:050.17:055:34New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:123.37:252.412:38-0.11:410.07:045:35New Moon31Fri
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 1:17 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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