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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 11:33 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 13m at 5:02 pm (3.4 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 - Jun 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:412.49:053.83:050.32:260.15:548:14Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:212.49:443.83:440.23:050.15:548:15Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:012.410:243.84:230.23:460.25:548:15Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:452.411:073.75:040.24:300.25:538:16Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:322.511:533.65:460.25:200.35:538:16Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:242.66:300.26:150.45:538:17Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:423.51:212.87:170.17:180.45:538:17Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:353.32:223.08:050.08:260.45:538:18Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:333.13:233.38:56-0.19:380.45:538:18Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:333.04:233.79:48-0.210:470.25:538:19Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:342.95:224.010:41-0.411:530.05:528:19Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:342.86:184.211:35-0.55:528:20Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:332.87:124.412:53-0.112:29-0.65:528:20New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:292.88:054.51:49-0.31:23-0.65:528:21New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:242.88:574.42:43-0.32:16-0.65:538:21New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:172.89:484.33:34-0.33:09-0.55:538:21New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:102.810:384.04:24-0.24:02-0.35:538:22Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:032.811:263.85:13-0.14:550.05:538:22Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:572.76:010.05:490.25:538:22Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:143.512:512.76:470.16:450.55:538:22First Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:023.11:462.87:320.37:450.75:538:23First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:502.92:412.88:160.48:480.95:548:23First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:402.63:342.98:590.49:510.95:548:23First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:312.44:253.19:410.410:510.95:548:23Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:232.35:123.210:240.411:460.85:548:23Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:142.25:573.411:080.45:558:23Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:022.26:403.512:340.711:52 AM0.35:558:24Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:492.37:223.71:190.512:360.25:558:24Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:332.38:033.82:010.41:200.15:568:24Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:162.48:443.92:420.32:030.05:568:24Full Moon30Sat
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 8:17 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 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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