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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:12 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 23m at 6:34 pm (3.5 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 - Jun 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:342.97:104.412:48-0.112:33-0.65:548:14Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:282.98:024.61:43-0.41:23-0.75:548:15Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:212.98:544.72:37-0.52:15-0.85:538:16Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:152.99:484.63:31-0.53:08-0.85:538:16Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:112.910:424.44:25-0.54:04-0.65:538:17Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun11:092.911:384.25:20-0.45:02-0.45:538:17Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:102.96:16-0.36:04-0.15:538:18Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:363.91:142.97:13-0.17:110.25:538:18Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:353.52:202.98:090.08:210.45:538:19Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:353.23:243.09:030.09:320.55:528:19Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:342.94:233.29:540.110:390.65:528:20Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:302.75:163.310:410.111:380.65:528:20Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:222.66:033.511:250.15:528:20Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:112.56:453.612:310.512:060.25:528:21Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:552.47:253.61:180.412:450.25:538:21Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:372.48:033.72:010.31:230.25:538:22New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:172.48:403.72:410.32:010.25:538:22New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:562.49:183.73:190.32:390.25:538:22New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:352.49:553.63:570.33:170.35:538:22New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:142.410:333.64:350.33:560.35:538:23Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:542.411:113.55:120.34:370.45:548:23Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:372.411:513.35:500.45:220.55:548:23Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:232.56:280.46:110.65:548:23Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:343.21:132.67:070.37:070.65:548:23First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:213.12:062.87:490.28:090.65:558:23First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:122.93:033.18:350.19:160.65:558:23First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:092.84:003.59:24-0.110:240.45:558:24Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:082.74:583.810:16-0.211:290.25:568:24Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:082.75:554.111:11-0.45:568:24Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:082.76:514.412:300.012:06-0.65:578:24Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 9:53 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 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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