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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 25m at 1:54 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:28 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Oct 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:202.74:013.79:180.810:370.97:016:51Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed4:252.95:023.910:260.511:300.67:026:49Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu5:243.35:574.111:290.27:026:48Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:193.66:484.212:190.312:28-0.17:036:47Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:114.07:384.31:050.01:24-0.37:046:45New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:014.48:274.21:50-0.32:18-0.57:056:44New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:524.69:164.02:35-0.43:12-0.47:066:43New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:434.710:063.83:21-0.44:07-0.37:066:41Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:354.610:573.54:08-0.35:03-0.17:076:40Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu11:304.511:533.24:58-0.16:020.27:086:39Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:284.25:520.27:050.57:096:37First Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:553.01:324.06:510.58:120.77:106:36First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:032.82:403.87:590.79:210.97:106:35First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:142.83:473.69:110.910:230.97:116:33First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:202.94:473.610:190.911:160.87:126:32Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:173.05:393.511:180.87:136:31Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:043.26:233.512:010.712:090.77:146:30Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:453.47:023.512:390.712:530.67:156:28Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:213.57:383.41:120.61:330.57:156:27Full Moon19Sat
20Sun7:563.78:113.41:430.52:110.57:166:26Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:293.88:453.32:130.52:480.57:176:25Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:033.89:183.22:430.53:250.57:186:24Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:373.99:523.03:140.54:020.67:196:22Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:123.810:292.93:460.64:410.77:206:21Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:513.811:082.74:210.75:240.87:216:20Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:353.711:542.65:000.86:110.97:216:19Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:253.611:482.64:460.96:051.06:225:18Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:233.65:410.97:041.06:235:17Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:512.61:263.66:460.98:050.96:245:16Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:592.82:313.77:580.79:030.66:255:15Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:043.13:323.79:080.59:560.46:265:14Waning Crescent31Thu
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 4:41 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 95% 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 Waxing Gibbous (95% 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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