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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:54 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 53m at 7:16 pm (3.6 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 - Nov 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:043.54:293.810:140.210:450.06:275:13Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:593.95:223.911:15-0.111:33-0.26:285:12Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun5:514.36:143.812:11-0.36:295:11New Moon3Sun
4Mon6:424.67:043.812:19-0.41:06-0.46:305:10New Moon4Mon
5Tue7:324.87:543.61:06-0.52:00-0.46:315:09New Moon5Tue
6Wed8:234.88:453.41:53-0.52:53-0.36:325:08Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:144.79:383.22:42-0.43:48-0.16:335:07Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:084.410:333.03:33-0.14:440.16:345:07Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:044.111:342.84:270.25:430.46:345:06Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:043.85:260.56:450.66:355:05First Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:402.71:073.56:320.87:470.76:365:04First Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:482.72:113.37:430.98:450.86:375:04First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:512.83:093.28:510.99:350.76:385:03First Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:463.04:003.19:510.910:180.66:395:02Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri4:323.24:453.110:430.810:550.56:405:02Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat5:133.45:263.011:290.611:290.46:415:01Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun5:513.56:033.012:100.56:425:00Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:263.76:393.012:020.412:490.46:435:00Full Moon18Mon
19Tue7:013.87:152.912:340.31:270.46:444:59Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:363.97:512.81:070.32:050.36:454:59Full Moon20Wed
21Thu8:123.98:282.81:410.32:430.46:464:58Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:493.99:062.72:170.33:230.46:474:58Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat9:303.89:492.62:560.44:060.56:484:58Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun10:143.710:372.63:380.44:520.56:494:57Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:043.611:322.64:270.55:430.56:504:57Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:593.55:240.66:370.56:514:57Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:332.712:593.56:300.67:330.46:524:56Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:392.92:013.47:410.58:290.26:534:56Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:443.23:033.38:530.39:220.06:534:56Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat3:443.64:023.310:010.110:14-0.36:544:56Waning Crescent30Sat
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 10:35 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 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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