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 1h 42m 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 - Nov 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:484.07:033.212:250.31:120.36:275:13New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:264.27:423.112:590.21:530.36:285:12New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:064.28:223.01:360.12:360.36:295:11New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:494.39:062.92:150.13:220.36:305:10Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:364.29:542.82:590.24:120.46:315:09Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:284.110:492.83:480.35:070.56:325:08Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon11:264.011:532.84:440.46:070.66:335:07First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:293.85:490.57:090.66:345:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:032.81:363.77:020.68:110.56:355:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:153.12:413.68:180.59:080.36:365:05First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:203.43:423.59:300.410:000.26:375:04Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:183.74:383.510:350.210:480.06:385:03Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:114.05:293.411:330.111:33-0.16:395:03Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:004.26:183.312:260.06:405:02Full Moon14Mon
15Tue6:464.47:043.212:16-0.21:15-0.16:405:01Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:304.47:493.012:59-0.12:030.06:415:01Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:144.38:342.91:410.02:490.16:425:00Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:584.19:182.72:220.13:350.36:435:00Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:423.910:042.63:050.34:210.56:444:59Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:283.610:522.53:500.55:090.76:454:59Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon11:173.411:462.44:380.86:000.86:464:58Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:093.25:320.96:510.96:474:58Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:442.41:023.06:321.17:410.96:484:57Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:432.51:562.97:371.18:270.86:494:57Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:392.72:482.88:411.09:090.76:504:57Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:282.93:362.89:390.99:480.66:514:56Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:133.24:222.810:310.710:260.46:524:56Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon4:553.55:062.811:190.511:040.26:534:56Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue5:363.85:492.812:050.36:544:56Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:184.06:332.812:500.16:554:56New Moon30Wed
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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