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 43m 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 - Mar 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:003.12:172.08:450.58:160.16:346:02First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:093.33:292.29:520.49:28-0.16:336:03Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:153.54:342.510:510.110:35-0.46:326:04Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:143.75:332.811:43-0.211:37-0.76:316:05Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:083.96:273.212:30-0.56:296:06Full Moon5Thu
6Fri6:583.97:193.612:35-1.01:16-0.86:286:07Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:473.98:093.81:31-1.12:00-1.06:276:07Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:343.79:594.03:25-1.13:43-1.07:257:08Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:223.410:504.04:18-0.94:27-0.97:247:09Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:103.111:423.95:13-0.75:13-0.77:237:10Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:012.86:10-0.36:01-0.47:217:11Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:373.712:572.47:110.06:54-0.17:207:12Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:383.42:012.28:180.37:550.27:197:12Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:443.23:122.19:290.59:050.47:177:13Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:533.14:242.110:370.610:160.57:167:14Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:583.05:252.211:340.511:200.47:147:15Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:523.06:152.412:210.47:137:16Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:383.16:572.612:130.31:000.37:127:17Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:173.17:342.812:580.21:340.27:107:17Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:533.18:093.01:390.02:050.17:097:18New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:263.18:423.22:170.02:330.07:087:19New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:573.09:143.32:54-0.13:010.07:067:20New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:292.99:473.43:300.03:300.07:057:21New Moon23Mon
24Tue10:012.810:213.44:070.03:590.07:037:21Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:352.610:583.44:450.14:300.17:027:22Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:122.411:403.45:260.25:060.27:017:23Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:552.36:130.45:480.26:597:24Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:293.312:462.27:070.56:410.36:587:24First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:273.31:482.28:100.67:440.36:567:25First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:343.33:002.39:180.58:580.26:557:26First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:443.44:122.510:230.310:130.16:547:27Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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