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 1h 58m 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 - Feb 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:183.710:483.34:00-0.94:38-0.87:045:35Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:103.311:463.34:59-0.65:27-0.77:045:36Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:053.06:02-0.36:19-0.67:035:37Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:483.31:052.67:10-0.17:15-0.47:025:38Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:533.32:102.48:230.18:15-0.27:015:39Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:593.33:182.29:340.29:17-0.17:005:40Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:023.34:222.210:380.110:18-0.16:595:41Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri4:593.45:192.311:340.011:13-0.26:595:42Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:493.46:082.412:220.06:585:43Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:353.46:522.512:02-0.21:04-0.16:575:44New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:163.47:312.612:46-0.31:42-0.26:565:45New Moon11Mon
12Tue7:533.48:082.61:27-0.32:16-0.26:555:46New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:283.38:442.72:06-0.32:49-0.26:545:47New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:023.29:192.72:44-0.23:20-0.16:535:48Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:363.09:552.83:22-0.13:51-0.16:525:49Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:092.810:322.84:010.04:220.06:515:50Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:442.611:122.84:420.24:540.16:495:51Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:232.411:572.85:270.35:310.26:485:52First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:082.26:190.56:130.26:475:53First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:492.91:012.17:180.67:040.26:465:54First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:482.92:032.18:250.58:040.26:455:55First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:523.13:102.19:320.49:080.06:445:56Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat3:553.34:142.310:330.210:12-0.36:435:57Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:543.65:132.611:28-0.111:13-0.66:415:58Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:493.86:082.912:18-0.46:405:58Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:414.07:003.212:11-0.91:05-0.76:395:59Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:314.07:513.51:06-1.11:51-0.96:386:00Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:194.08:423.72:00-1.22:36-1.06:376:01Full Moon28Thu
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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