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 4h 31m 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 - Aug 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:433.111:023.74:45-0.14:430.06:168:09Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:323.311:483.55:26-0.15:360.16:178:08Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:253.46:08-0.16:340.36:188:07First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:373.31:213.56:55-0.17:380.46:188:06First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:323.02:233.77:46-0.18:470.56:198:05First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:322.83:273.88:42-0.19:590.56:208:04First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:382.74:323.99:43-0.111:080.46:218:04Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:452.75:344.110:46-0.16:218:03Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:492.76:324.212:110.311:47 AM-0.26:228:01Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:482.87:254.21:060.212:45-0.36:238:00Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:423.08:144.21:570.11:40-0.36:247:59Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:323.19:004.12:430.02:31-0.36:247:58Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:193.29:444.03:260.03:19-0.16:257:57Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:043.210:253.74:070.04:060.06:267:56Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:483.211:053.54:450.14:520.36:277:55Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:323.211:453.25:230.35:390.56:277:54Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:163.25:590.46:280.86:287:53Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:252.91:033.26:360.67:211.06:297:51Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:092.61:543.17:170.78:201.16:307:50Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:582.52:503.18:030.89:251.26:307:49Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:552.33:483.28:550.810:281.26:317:48Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:552.34:443.39:510.811:241.16:327:47Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:542.45:363.510:470.76:337:45Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:462.56:233.712:130.911:40 AM0.56:337:44Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:342.77:073.912:560.712:300.36:347:43Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:202.97:494.01:360.51:180.16:357:42New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:043.28:314.12:140.22:04-0.16:357:40New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:483.49:134.12:520.12:52-0.26:367:39New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:333.69:554.03:31-0.13:40-0.26:377:38Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat10:203.810:403.84:11-0.24:31-0.16:387:36Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun11:093.911:273.54:52-0.25:250.16:387:35Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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