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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 35m at 1:53 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:133.26:423.512:080.212:24-0.16:157:51Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:593.27:273.912:59-0.11:06-0.36:147:52New Moon2Tue
3Wed7:453.38:114.11:47-0.31:47-0.56:137:53New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:313.38:584.32:36-0.52:31-0.66:127:54New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:193.29:464.43:26-0.63:16-0.66:117:55New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:083.110:364.44:17-0.54:04-0.66:107:55Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:013.011:304.25:10-0.44:56-0.46:097:56Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:582.96:06-0.35:53-0.26:087:57Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:284.01:022.87:06-0.16:570.06:087:58First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:303.82:102.88:080.08:070.26:077:59First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:353.63:202.99:110.09:210.36:067:59First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:413.44:263.110:110.010:320.36:058:00Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat4:433.35:243.311:05-0.111:360.26:048:01Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:393.26:163.511:53-0.16:038:02Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:303.17:023.712:320.112:37-0.16:038:03Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:163.07:443.81:230.11:18-0.16:028:03Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:592.98:233.82:080.01:55-0.16:018:04Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:402.89:013.82:510.02:320.06:018:05Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:192.79:383.83:310.03:070.16:008:06Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:572.610:153.74:110.13:440.25:598:06Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:372.510:533.54:510.24:210.35:598:07Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:172.411:333.45:310.35:010.55:588:08Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:012.46:140.45:440.65:588:08Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:163.312:492.36:580.56:330.85:578:09Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:033.11:422.47:440.67:290.85:578:10Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:533.02:382.58:310.58:310.85:568:11Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:473.03:342.79:190.49:350.75:568:11Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:422.94:283.010:060.210:380.55:558:12Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon4:373.05:193.410:530.011:360.35:558:13Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:313.06:093.811:40-0.25:558:13Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:233.06:584.112:320.012:27-0.55:548:14Waning Crescent31Wed
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 5:13 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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