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 4h 04m 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 - Jan 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:204.28:392.91:43-0.82:53-0.57:145:06New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:104.19:333.02:37-0.83:41-0.67:145:07Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:013.910:293.03:33-0.74:29-0.67:145:08Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:533.611:283.14:31-0.55:19-0.57:145:09Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:473.35:34-0.36:10-0.57:145:09First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:303.212:452.96:420.07:03-0.47:145:10First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:343.31:462.67:540.27:58-0.37:145:11First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:373.32:502.49:060.28:54-0.27:145:12Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:393.43:532.310:130.29:50-0.27:145:13Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:363.54:522.211:130.110:44-0.27:145:14Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:283.55:452.312:050.17:145:15Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:163.66:322.312:510.07:145:16Full Moon12Thu
13Fri6:593.67:152.412:22-0.21:330.07:135:17Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:403.57:552.41:05-0.22:12-0.17:135:18Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:183.58:332.41:46-0.22:48-0.17:135:18Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:553.39:112.52:26-0.13:220.07:135:19Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue9:303.29:492.53:05-0.13:550.07:125:20Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:043.010:272.53:450.14:270.17:125:21Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:392.811:082.64:260.24:590.17:125:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:162.611:522.65:120.45:330.27:115:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat11:582.46:020.56:110.27:115:24Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:412.712:452.27:000.66:550.27:105:25Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:362.81:412.18:050.67:460.17:105:26Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:353.02:442.09:130.58:440.07:095:27Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed3:363.23:482.110:170.39:44-0.27:095:28Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:353.54:492.211:150.110:44-0.57:085:29Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:313.85:462.412:07-0.27:085:30Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:244.06:402.712:56-0.57:075:31New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:154.17:322.912:39-1.01:43-0.77:065:32New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:044.18:243.21:34-1.12:29-0.87:065:33New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:534.09:173.32:29-1.13:15-0.97:055:34Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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