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 3h 44m 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 - Jun 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:342.710:064.43:53-0.33:26-0.55:548:15Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:282.810:584.24:44-0.34:20-0.45:548:15Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:252.811:544.05:37-0.25:17-0.25:548:16Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:262.86:32-0.26:200.05:538:16Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:513.81:312.97:27-0.17:290.25:538:17First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:513.52:383.18:23-0.18:420.35:538:18First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:523.23:423.39:17-0.19:540.45:538:18First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:533.04:423.510:10-0.111:020.45:538:19Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:512.85:363.711:00-0.15:538:19Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:472.76:263.812:030.311:47 AM-0.15:538:19Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:382.67:123.912:580.212:32-0.15:538:20Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:262.57:553.91:470.11:15-0.15:538:20Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:112.58:373.92:320.11:570.05:538:21Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:542.59:173.83:150.12:380.15:538:21Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:352.49:573.73:560.23:180.25:538:21Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:172.410:363.64:360.33:590.35:538:22Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:582.411:163.45:160.34:410.45:538:22Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:422.411:563.25:550.45:250.65:538:22Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:272.46:330.56:130.75:538:23Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:373.11:162.57:120.57:060.85:548:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:202.92:062.67:510.58:040.95:548:23Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:062.72:582.88:310.49:060.95:548:23Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:572.63:503.19:140.310:090.85:548:23Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:512.54:423.410:000.211:100.65:558:24Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:462.55:333.710:490.05:558:24Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:422.56:254.012:080.411:40 AM-0.25:558:24Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:372.67:174.31:020.112:32-0.45:568:24New Moon27Fri
28Sat7:312.78:094.41:54-0.11:25-0.65:568:24New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:252.89:014.52:46-0.32:19-0.75:568:24New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:192.99:534.43:36-0.43:15-0.75:578:24New Moon30Mon
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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