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 4h 31m 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 - Nov 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:233.33:493.79:330.410:060.26:275:13Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:213.84:443.710:370.110:54-0.16:285:12Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:154.25:363.711:36-0.111:41-0.36:295:11Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:064.56:273.612:32-0.26:305:10Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:564.77:173.512:27-0.41:25-0.36:315:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:464.88:063.31:14-0.42:18-0.26:325:08Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:354.78:563.22:01-0.33:10-0.16:335:07Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:264.59:483.02:50-0.14:030.26:345:07Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:194.210:442.83:410.14:580.46:345:06Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:153.911:442.74:350.45:550.66:355:05Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:143.65:350.76:550.86:365:04Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:492.61:153.36:410.97:520.96:375:04Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:542.72:143.17:501.08:450.96:385:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:532.83:083.08:561.09:300.86:395:02Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:443.03:573.09:541.010:090.76:405:02Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:293.24:402.910:440.810:440.66:415:01Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:083.45:202.911:290.711:180.56:425:00Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:453.65:582.812:110.66:435:00Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:223.86:352.812:500.46:444:59New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:583.97:122.812:260.31:290.46:454:59New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:354.07:502.71:020.32:080.36:464:58New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:144.08:292.71:390.22:490.46:474:58New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:554.09:112.62:180.23:320.46:484:58Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:393.99:582.63:010.34:170.46:494:57Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:273.810:512.63:490.35:060.56:504:57Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:203.711:512.74:440.45:580.56:514:57First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:183.55:470.56:530.46:524:56First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:562.91:183.46:570.57:470.36:534:56First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:023.12:203.38:100.58:410.16:534:56First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:053.53:213.29:220.39:33-0.16:544:56Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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