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 : 12:31 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 15m at 6:44 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 - Jul 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:372.510:003.83:580.23:230.15:578:24New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:192.510:413.84:370.14:070.15:578:24Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:052.611:243.75:160.14:540.25:588:23Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:532.75:570.15:460.25:588:23Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:093.512:462.96:400.06:440.35:588:23First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:593.31:433.17:26-0.17:490.45:598:23First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:533.12:443.38:15-0.18:580.46:008:23First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:522.93:453.69:08-0.210:090.36:008:23First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:542.84:463.910:03-0.311:170.26:018:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:572.75:454.111:00-0.46:018:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:582.76:424.312:200.011:57 AM-0.56:028:22Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:572.87:364.41:18-0.112:53-0.66:028:21Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:532.88:284.42:12-0.21:48-0.66:038:21Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:472.99:194.33:03-0.32:42-0.56:048:21Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:392.910:074.13:52-0.33:34-0.46:048:20Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:302.910:543.94:39-0.24:26-0.26:058:20Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:212.911:403.65:24-0.15:170.16:068:19Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:122.96:080.16:100.46:068:19Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:253.31:042.96:510.27:050.66:078:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:113.01:562.97:330.38:050.86:088:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:582.72:503.08:160.59:071.06:088:17Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:492.53:433.19:000.510:101.06:098:17Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:432.34:353.29:460.511:090.96:108:16Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu4:372.35:243.310:340.56:108:15Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:302.36:113.512:010.811:22 AM0.46:118:15Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:192.36:553.612:480.712:090.36:128:14Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:042.47:373.81:310.512:550.26:128:13New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:482.68:173.92:110.41:390.16:138:12New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:312.78:583.92:500.22:230.06:148:12New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:132.89:384.03:280.13:07-0.16:158:11New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:573.010:193.94:060.03:54-0.16:158:10Waxing 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 9:37 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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