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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 11:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:023.512:332.46:420.46:180.65:548:14Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:493.21:282.47:290.57:150.85:548:15First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:383.02:242.58:140.68:160.95:548:15First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:282.83:182.68:580.69:201.05:538:16First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:182.64:092.89:390.510:210.95:538:16First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:082.54:563.110:200.411:170.85:538:17Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed4:572.55:403.311:000.35:538:18Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:442.46:223.512:080.611:41 AM0.25:538:18Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:302.47:043.812:560.412:220.15:538:19Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:152.57:473.91:410.31:05-0.15:528:19Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:002.58:314.12:250.11:49-0.25:528:19Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:462.59:164.13:090.02:35-0.25:528:20Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:342.610:034.13:54-0.13:23-0.35:528:20Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:242.710:514.14:41-0.14:14-0.25:528:21Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:172.711:423.95:28-0.15:09-0.15:538:21Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:142.86:17-0.16:090.05:538:21Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:343.71:153.07:07-0.27:140.25:538:22Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:303.42:183.27:58-0.28:250.35:538:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:283.23:213.48:51-0.29:370.45:538:22Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:292.94:223.69:44-0.210:470.35:538:22Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:302.75:203.810:37-0.311:510.25:538:23Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:302.66:144.011:29-0.35:548:23Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:272.67:054.112:500.112:21-0.35:548:23Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:202.67:544.11:430.01:11-0.35:548:23New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:102.68:404.02:320.01:59-0.25:558:23New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:582.69:243.93:180.02:45-0.15:558:23New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:432.610:073.84:010.13:310.05:558:24Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:282.510:483.64:430.14:150.25:568:24Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:122.511:283.45:230.25:000.45:568:24Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri11:572.66:020.35:470.65:568:24Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 2:27 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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