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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 2:33 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 28m at 8:48 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Sep 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:363.96:100.06:570.46:397:34Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:533.21:373.97:030.18:030.56:407:32Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:543.12:433.98:030.29:140.66:407:31Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:023.03:503.99:080.210:230.56:417:30Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:113.04:554.010:150.211:260.46:427:28Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:173.15:544.111:200.16:437:27Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:153.36:484.212:220.312:190.06:437:25Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:083.57:374.21:120.11:13-0.16:447:24New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:573.68:234.11:580.02:03-0.16:457:23New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:433.79:064.02:400.02:51-0.16:457:21New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:263.79:473.83:200.13:360.16:467:20New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:083.710:273.63:580.24:200.36:477:18Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:503.711:073.34:360.35:050.56:487:17Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:323.611:483.15:130.55:510.76:487:15Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:173.45:520.76:401.06:497:14Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:322.81:063.36:340.97:341.16:507:13First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:212.72:013.37:221.08:341.36:517:11First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:182.63:003.38:171.19:361.36:517:10First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:192.63:583.39:171.110:331.26:527:08First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:182.74:523.510:160.911:221.06:537:07Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:112.95:413.611:100.76:537:05Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:583.16:253.812:060.812:010.56:547:04Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:433.47:083.912:460.512:480.36:557:03Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:263.67:504.01:250.31:350.16:567:01Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:103.98:334.02:040.12:21-0.16:567:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:544.19:164.02:43-0.13:09-0.26:576:58Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:404.310:023.83:25-0.23:58-0.16:586:57Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:294.310:503.74:08-0.24:500.06:596:55Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:214.311:423.44:55-0.15:460.26:596:54Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:184.25:470.16:470.47:006:53Third Quarter30Thu
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 11:40 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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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