Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 5:00 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 39m at 10:58 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:163.99:322.72:420.63:510.76:275:12Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:593.810:172.63:220.64:370.86:285:11Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue10:483.711:092.64:070.75:290.96:295:10Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:443.75:010.76:260.96:305:10Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:102.612:453.66:050.87:250.86:315:09Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:182.81:493.67:170.78:220.66:325:08Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:263.12:513.68:310.69:150.46:335:07Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun3:283.43:503.69:400.410:050.16:345:06Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:253.94:463.510:440.110:54-0.26:355:05Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:184.35:393.511:43-0.111:41-0.46:365:05Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:104.66:303.412:38-0.36:375:04New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:004.77:203.312:28-0.51:31-0.36:385:03New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:504.78:103.21:16-0.52:23-0.26:395:02New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:404.69:013.12:04-0.33:15-0.16:405:02Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:314.49:532.92:53-0.14:080.16:415:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:244.110:492.73:450.15:020.46:425:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:193.811:492.74:400.45:590.66:425:00Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:173.55:410.76:560.76:434:59First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:532.61:163.26:470.97:510.86:444:59First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:572.72:133.07:551.08:410.86:454:58First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:542.83:072.99:001.09:250.76:464:58First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:443.03:552.89:570.910:040.66:474:58Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:283.24:382.810:470.810:400.56:484:57Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:083.45:192.711:330.611:150.46:494:57Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:463.65:582.712:140.56:504:57Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:233.86:362.712:540.46:514:56Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:003.97:142.712:260.21:330.36:524:56Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:383.97:532.61:030.22:130.36:534:56Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:173.98:332.61:410.22:540.36:544:56Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:593.99:162.62:220.23:360.36:554:55Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 1:59 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 84% 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 (84% 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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