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 2h 58m 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 - Dec 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:014.27:172.812:26-0.21:350.06:554:55New Moon1Thu
2Fri7:464.38:032.81:09-0.32:21-0.16:564:55New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:344.38:522.81:56-0.33:09-0.16:574:55Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:244.29:442.82:45-0.34:000.06:584:55Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:174.110:422.83:39-0.24:530.06:594:55Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:133.911:452.84:380.05:480.17:004:55First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:123.65:440.16:450.17:014:55First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:523.01:143.46:550.37:410.07:014:55First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:003.22:173.18:100.38:370.07:024:56First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:033.43:183.09:220.39:29-0.17:034:56Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:023.64:162.810:270.210:19-0.27:044:56Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:553.85:102.711:250.111:07-0.27:044:56Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:443.96:012.712:170.07:054:56Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:304.06:482.61:050.07:064:57Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:144.07:322.612:37-0.21:500.07:064:57Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:563.98:152.51:20-0.12:330.07:074:57Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:383.88:562.52:020.03:140.17:084:58Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:193.69:382.42:430.13:550.27:084:58Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:003.410:212.43:260.24:350.37:094:58Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue10:413.211:072.44:100.45:150.47:094:59Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed11:233.011:552.44:570.65:560.57:104:59Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:062.85:480.76:360.57:105:00Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:472.512:532.66:460.87:170.57:115:00Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:402.61:442.57:480.88:000.47:115:01Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:332.82:372.48:520.78:460.37:125:02Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:243.13:312.39:520.69:320.17:125:02Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:143.34:242.410:470.410:21-0.17:125:03Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:033.65:162.411:390.111:10-0.37:135:03Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:523.96:062.512:28-0.17:135:04New Moon29Thu
30Fri6:414.16:572.612:00-0.51:17-0.37:135:05New Moon30Fri
31Sat7:314.27:472.712:51-0.72:05-0.47:135:06New Moon31Sat
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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