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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:26 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 33m at 5:50 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Oct 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:103.37:293.61:090.71:160.67:016:50New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:453.58:023.61:400.61:550.57:026:49New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:203.78:363.52:100.52:340.47:036:48New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:553.99:103.42:400.43:130.47:036:46New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:314.09:463.23:110.43:530.57:046:45Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:104.010:253.13:450.44:360.57:056:44Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:534.011:082.94:220.45:230.77:066:42Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:424.011:582.85:050.56:170.87:076:41Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:393.95:550.67:180.97:076:40First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:582.71:433.96:560.78:261.07:086:38First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:082.72:533.88:060.79:330.97:096:37First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:212.94:013.99:220.610:350.77:106:36Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:303.25:043.910:350.411:280.47:116:34Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:313.55:594.011:400.27:116:33Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:263.96:514.012:170.112:390.07:126:32Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:164.27:393.91:02-0.11:34-0.17:136:30Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:044.48:263.71:45-0.22:26-0.27:146:29Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:504.59:113.52:27-0.23:16-0.17:156:28Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:364.59:563.33:09-0.14:050.17:166:27Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:224.310:433.03:510.14:550.37:166:26Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:104.111:312.84:340.45:460.67:176:24Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:003.85:210.76:410.97:186:23Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:242.612:553.66:120.97:411.17:196:22Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:242.51:563.47:111.18:421.27:206:21Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:292.52:593.38:171.29:401.27:216:20Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:332.63:573.29:261.210:291.17:226:19Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:282.84:473.210:271.111:101.07:236:18Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:153.05:313.211:201.011:460.87:246:17Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:563.36:113.312:060.87:246:16Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:343.55:483.312:190.611:520.46:255:15Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:113.86:253.312:310.46:265:14New Moon31Mon
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 9:08 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 84% 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 (84% 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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