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 : in 3h 21m at 11:48 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:184.010:363.23:560.34:420.47:016:50Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:003.911:172.94:330.55:290.77:026:49Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:443.75:110.76:181.07:036:47Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:012.712:323.55:521.07:121.27:046:46Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:512.51:273.46:411.18:141.37:046:45Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:502.42:293.37:391.39:181.47:056:43Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:562.43:333.38:451.310:151.37:066:42Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:592.64:293.39:511.211:031.27:076:41Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:532.85:183.510:491.011:441.07:086:39Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:393.06:013.611:410.87:086:38Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:213.36:423.612:200.712:280.57:096:37Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:023.67:213.712:550.51:130.37:106:35New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:423.98:003.71:290.31:570.27:116:34New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:234.28:413.62:050.12:430.17:126:33New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:054.49:243.52:430.03:290.07:126:31New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:514.510:093.33:230.04:190.17:136:30Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:394.510:583.14:070.05:110.37:146:29Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:334.311:543.04:550.16:090.57:156:28Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:334.25:510.37:130.67:166:27First Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:582.91:394.06:550.58:220.77:176:25First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:102.82:503.98:080.69:290.77:186:24First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:243.03:583.89:240.610:300.67:186:23Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:323.25:003.810:360.511:240.47:196:22Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:313.55:543.711:400.47:206:21Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:223.76:433.712:100.312:350.37:216:20Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:083.97:273.612:520.21:260.27:226:18Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:514.18:093.41:310.12:120.27:236:17Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:314.18:483.32:080.22:560.27:246:16Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:094.19:273.12:430.23:380.37:256:15Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:484.010:062.93:190.44:200.57:266:14Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:273.99:462.72:540.64:020.76:265:13Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 3:11 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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