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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:34 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 7:56 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Apr 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:483.52:162.48:280.38:140.16:537:27First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:563.53:282.59:360.29:270.16:517:28First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:063.54:382.710:410.110:40-0.16:507:29Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:113.65:413.111:40-0.111:48-0.36:497:30Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:103.76:383.412:32-0.46:477:31Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:053.87:303.712:48-0.51:20-0.66:467:31Full Moon6Fri
7Sat7:553.78:204.01:44-0.72:05-0.76:457:32Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:433.69:074.12:37-0.72:49-0.76:437:33Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:293.49:534.13:28-0.73:32-0.66:427:34Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:153.210:394.04:17-0.54:14-0.46:417:35Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:012.911:253.85:07-0.34:56-0.26:397:35Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:492.75:570.05:410.16:387:36Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:133.512:402.46:500.36:290.46:377:37Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:053.31:362.37:470.57:230.76:357:38Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:023.12:402.28:480.78:260.86:347:38Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:043.03:442.39:470.79:330.86:337:39Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue4:042.94:422.410:410.710:370.86:327:40Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:592.95:312.611:260.611:320.66:307:41Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:463.06:142.912:060.46:297:42Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:293.06:533.112:200.412:420.26:287:42Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:083.17:303.41:040.21:150.16:277:43Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:453.18:073.61:450.11:49-0.16:257:44New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:233.18:443.82:26-0.12:23-0.26:247:45New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:013.09:233.93:07-0.22:58-0.26:237:46New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:412.910:044.03:49-0.23:36-0.26:227:46Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:242.810:494.04:34-0.24:18-0.26:217:47Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:102.711:383.95:22-0.15:04-0.16:207:48Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:032.66:150.05:560.06:197:49Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:333.81:032.67:120.16:570.26:187:50First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:343.72:102.68:150.28:060.36:167:50First Quarter30Mon
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 11:15 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 98% 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 (98% 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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