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 5h 47m 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 - Jan 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:123.03:202.39:360.69:230.27:135:06Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:033.14:122.210:330.510:080.27:145:07Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:493.25:002.211:230.410:510.27:145:07Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:323.35:442.212:070.37:145:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:123.46:252.212:480.27:145:09Full Moon5Mon
6Tue6:513.57:052.312:130.01:260.17:145:10Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:293.57:432.312:52-0.12:030.07:145:11Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:073.58:212.41:31-0.12:400.07:145:12Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:443.58:592.42:11-0.13:150.07:145:12Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:213.59:402.52:51-0.13:51-0.17:145:13Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:003.310:232.63:34-0.14:28-0.17:145:14Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:413.211:112.74:200.05:07-0.17:145:15Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:273.05:130.15:49-0.17:145:16Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:042.812:172.86:130.26:35-0.27:135:17Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:023.01:142.67:200.27:27-0.37:135:18Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:043.32:172.48:310.28:24-0.47:135:19Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:083.53:232.49:420.09:25-0.57:135:20Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:113.74:282.410:49-0.110:26-0.67:125:21Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:113.95:292.511:49-0.311:26-0.87:125:22Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:084.16:272.712:44-0.57:125:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed7:024.27:212.812:24-0.91:35-0.67:115:24New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:544.18:132.91:19-1.02:23-0.77:115:25New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:434.09:042.92:13-0.93:10-0.77:105:26Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:313.79:553.03:05-0.83:55-0.67:105:27Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:173.410:452.93:57-0.54:39-0.47:095:28Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:033.111:362.94:50-0.25:22-0.27:095:29Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:492.75:460.16:05-0.17:085:30First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:292.812:382.46:450.46:490.17:075:31First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:242.81:322.17:490.57:360.37:075:32First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:212.82:302.08:550.68:280.37:065:33First Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:182.83:301.99:580.69:220.37:055:34Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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