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 : 11:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 08m at 5:07 am (2.3 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 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:232.63:123.78:220.89:521.07:016:51First Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:342.84:173.89:350.710:500.87:026:49Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue4:403.15:164.010:440.411:410.57:036:48Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:393.56:104.111:480.17:036:47Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:343.97:014.112:280.112:47-0.27:046:45Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:254.37:504.11:13-0.11:43-0.37:056:44Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:154.68:393.91:57-0.32:37-0.47:066:43Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:054.79:273.72:42-0.43:30-0.37:066:41Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:564.710:173.53:28-0.34:24-0.17:076:40Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:484.611:093.24:15-0.25:200.27:086:39Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:434.35:050.16:190.57:096:37Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:053.012:424.06:000.47:230.87:106:36Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:082.81:473.87:020.78:301.07:106:35Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:182.72:553.68:120.99:361.07:116:33Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:282.73:593.59:241.010:331.07:126:32Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:302.84:553.410:301.011:200.97:136:31Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:223.05:423.411:250.97:146:30Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:053.26:233.412:000.812:130.87:156:28Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:443.46:593.312:340.712:550.77:156:27Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri7:193.67:343.31:050.61:350.67:166:26New Moon20Fri
21Sat7:533.88:073.21:350.52:130.57:176:25New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:263.98:413.12:050.52:500.57:186:24New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:003.99:153.02:350.53:270.57:196:22New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:353.99:502.93:070.54:050.67:206:21Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:133.910:282.83:410.64:460.77:216:20Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:553.811:112.74:190.65:320.97:216:19Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:433.85:030.76:230.97:226:18Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:022.612:383.75:540.87:201.07:236:17First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:022.612:403.65:570.87:210.96:245:16First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:102.71:453.67:080.88:210.86:255:15First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:193.02:493.78:220.69:160.56:265:14Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 8:05 am — 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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