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 : 1:13 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 7:28 am (2.3 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 - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:554.19:162.82:20-0.73:26-0.57:145:06Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:444.010:092.93:13-0.74:15-0.57:145:07Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:363.811:073.04:09-0.55:05-0.57:145:08Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:303.55:09-0.35:57-0.47:145:09Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:083.012:273.26:14-0.16:51-0.47:145:09Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:123.11:282.97:250.07:47-0.47:145:10Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:183.32:322.78:380.18:44-0.37:145:11Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:213.43:352.59:480.19:40-0.37:145:12Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:203.54:352.510:510.010:34-0.47:145:13Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:143.65:302.511:47-0.111:25-0.47:145:14Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:033.76:202.512:37-0.27:145:15New Moon11Fri
12Sat6:493.77:062.512:13-0.41:22-0.27:145:16New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:323.77:492.512:58-0.42:04-0.27:135:17New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:133.68:302.51:41-0.32:44-0.27:135:18New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:523.59:102.52:22-0.23:21-0.17:135:18Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:303.39:492.53:03-0.13:580.07:135:19Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:073.110:302.53:440.04:330.17:125:20Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:452.911:132.54:260.25:090.17:125:21Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:242.711:582.55:120.45:450.27:125:22First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:062.56:030.56:250.37:115:23First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:482.612:542.37:000.67:080.37:115:24First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:412.71:472.28:030.67:560.27:115:25First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:372.82:462.19:080.58:490.17:105:26First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:343.13:452.110:090.49:43-0.17:105:27Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:283.34:422.211:050.110:38-0.37:095:28Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:213.65:362.411:56-0.111:32-0.67:085:29Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:113.86:282.612:44-0.47:085:30Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:014.07:182.812:25-0.81:31-0.67:075:31Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:504.18:093.01:18-1.02:17-0.87:075:32Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:394.19:003.22:10-1.13:03-0.97:065:33Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:283.99:533.33:04-1.03:50-0.97:055:34Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 10:20 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 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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