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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:12 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 13m at 8:34 pm (3.7 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 - Feb 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:013.05:152.211:330.311:080.07:055:35Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:443.25:592.312:150.17:045:36Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:253.36:392.412:540.07:035:37New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:033.47:172.512:32-0.21:30-0.17:025:38New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:393.47:542.61:12-0.32:04-0.27:025:39New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:153.48:312.71:50-0.42:38-0.37:015:40New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:513.49:092.82:29-0.43:12-0.37:005:41Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:273.39:492.93:10-0.33:47-0.36:595:42Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:063.210:333.03:53-0.34:24-0.36:585:43Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:493.011:213.04:41-0.25:04-0.36:575:44Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri11:372.85:35-0.15:50-0.36:565:45First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:163.112:322.66:360.16:42-0.36:555:46First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:173.21:342.57:440.17:42-0.36:545:47First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:233.42:422.48:560.18:47-0.46:535:48Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue3:303.53:512.510:05-0.19:53-0.56:525:49Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed4:343.74:562.711:08-0.310:57-0.76:515:50Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu5:343.95:552.912:03-0.56:505:51Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:284.06:493.112:55-0.76:495:52Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:194.07:403.212:53-1.01:42-0.86:485:52Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:083.98:293.31:46-1.02:28-0.86:475:53Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:543.79:173.32:37-0.93:11-0.86:465:54Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:393.510:043.33:26-0.73:54-0.66:445:55Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:243.110:513.24:16-0.44:36-0.46:435:56Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:092.811:403.15:07-0.15:18-0.16:425:57Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri11:562.56:010.26:020.16:415:58Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:322.912:482.36:590.46:500.36:405:59Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:292.81:472.18:030.67:450.46:386:00Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:292.82:502.09:070.68:440.56:376:01Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:292.83:502.110:060.69:430.46:366:02Waning Crescent29Tue
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 11:53 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 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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