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 4h 34m 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 - Nov 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:083.710:282.63:320.74:470.96:275:12Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:533.511:162.54:140.95:371.16:285:11Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed11:443.45:011.16:311.26:295:10Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu12:112.412:403.25:571.27:271.26:305:10Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri1:132.41:383.27:011.28:201.16:315:09Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat2:152.62:353.28:071.29:071.06:325:08Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:102.83:263.29:101.09:480.76:335:07Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon3:593.14:143.310:070.810:280.56:345:06Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:443.54:593.310:590.511:070.26:355:05Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:283.95:443.311:480.211:460.06:365:05Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:124.26:293.312:370.06:375:04New Moon11Thu
12Fri6:574.57:153.312:28-0.21:25-0.16:385:03New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:434.68:023.21:11-0.32:15-0.26:395:03New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:334.68:523.11:58-0.43:06-0.16:405:02Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:254.69:463.02:47-0.34:010.06:415:01Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue10:204.410:452.93:41-0.24:580.16:425:01Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed11:204.111:512.94:410.06:000.36:435:00First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:253.95:480.37:030.46:445:00First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:022.91:313.67:020.48:050.36:454:59First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:133.02:363.48:170.59:020.36:464:59First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:183.33:363.39:280.59:530.26:464:58Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:143.54:303.210:310.410:390.16:474:58Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:043.75:193.111:260.311:210.16:484:57Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed5:493.86:043.012:140.36:494:57Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu6:303.96:452.912:000.112:590.26:504:57Full Moon25Thu
26Fri7:083.97:252.812:370.11:400.26:514:56Full Moon26Fri
27Sat7:463.98:032.71:130.22:200.36:524:56Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:243.88:412.61:500.33:000.36:534:56Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:023.79:202.52:270.43:400.56:544:56Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:413.610:012.43:050.54:210.66:554:56Waning Gibbous30Tue
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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