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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 13m at 11:33 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:07 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Dec 2006

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:033.84:203.110:270.110:24-0.36:554:55Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:584.15:153.011:27-0.111:14-0.46:564:55Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:504.46:083.012:23-0.26:574:55Full Moon3Sun
4Mon6:414.57:002.912:04-0.51:15-0.36:584:55Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:304.57:502.912:53-0.52:06-0.36:594:55Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:194.38:392.81:42-0.42:55-0.27:004:55Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:084.19:292.72:31-0.33:440.07:004:55Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:563.910:202.63:200.04:320.27:014:55Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat10:453.611:132.64:110.25:210.37:024:55Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun11:343.35:040.56:090.57:034:56Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:082.512:243.06:020.76:560.57:034:56Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:052.61:162.87:040.87:420.67:044:56Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:022.72:082.68:090.98:260.67:054:56Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu2:542.82:592.59:110.99:080.57:054:57Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:433.03:492.410:080.89:490.47:064:57Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:283.24:362.410:580.610:300.37:074:57Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:103.45:212.411:440.411:110.27:074:58Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon5:513.66:042.412:270.37:084:58Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue6:323.76:462.51:090.27:094:58New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:143.87:282.512:35-0.11:500.07:094:59New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:563.98:122.51:18-0.22:320.07:104:59New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:403.98:572.62:03-0.33:14-0.17:105:00Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:253.89:462.72:50-0.33:58-0.17:115:00Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:123.710:392.83:41-0.24:44-0.17:115:01Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:023.511:362.94:37-0.15:31-0.27:115:01Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue11:553.35:390.16:21-0.27:125:02First Quarter26Tue
27Wed12:373.012:523.06:460.27:13-0.27:125:03First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:413.21:532.87:590.28:07-0.37:125:03First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:443.52:572.69:110.29:03-0.37:135:04Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat3:463.74:002.510:190.110:00-0.47:135:05Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:443.95:002.511:20-0.110:53-0.57:135:05Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 2:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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