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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 3h 14m at 1:12 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:44 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Nov 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:062.91:403.87:030.68:180.66:275:13First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:192.92:473.68:180.79:180.66:285:12First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:243.13:473.59:280.710:100.56:295:11Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:203.34:393.410:280.610:540.56:295:10Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:083.55:243.311:200.611:330.46:305:09Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:503.66:053.312:060.56:315:08Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:273.86:423.212:080.412:480.46:325:08Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:033.97:183.112:400.41:270.46:335:07Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:373.97:533.01:120.42:050.46:345:06Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:113.98:282.81:430.42:420.56:355:05Full Moon10Mon
11Tue8:473.89:042.72:160.53:200.66:365:04Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:243.79:422.62:510.64:000.76:375:04Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:043.610:242.53:280.74:430.86:385:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:483.511:112.44:100.85:300.96:395:02Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:383.44:580.96:211.06:405:02Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:062.412:333.35:551.07:140.96:415:01Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:072.51:313.37:010.98:070.76:425:01Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:102.82:303.38:100.88:570.56:435:00Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:083.13:273.39:170.69:450.26:444:59Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:033.54:223.410:190.310:32-0.16:454:59Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri4:554.05:143.411:170.011:19-0.46:464:58Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat5:464.46:063.412:13-0.36:474:58New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:374.66:573.412:06-0.61:07-0.46:484:58New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:284.87:483.312:54-0.72:00-0.56:494:57New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:204.88:413.21:44-0.72:54-0.46:504:57Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:134.69:363.12:37-0.63:49-0.36:504:57Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu10:094.410:352.93:31-0.44:46-0.16:514:56Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri11:074.111:392.94:30-0.15:450.16:524:56Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:083.75:350.26:450.36:534:56First Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:462.81:113.46:440.57:450.36:544:56First Quarter30Sun
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 3:58 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 90% 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 (90% 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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