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 5h 55m 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 - Sep 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:244.211:393.34:58-0.35:450.16:397:34Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:204.15:46-0.16:470.46:407:32Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:343.01:214.06:390.07:550.66:417:31Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:362.82:293.97:400.29:080.86:417:29Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:472.73:403.98:480.410:190.86:427:28Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:002.74:473.810:000.411:230.76:437:27Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:082.85:463.911:070.46:437:25Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:063.06:383.912:170.612:060.36:447:24Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:563.27:233.91:020.512:580.26:457:22New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:403.38:033.81:430.41:440.26:467:21New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:203.58:403.72:190.32:270.26:467:20New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:583.69:153.52:520.33:080.36:477:18New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:343.69:493.43:230.43:470.46:487:17Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri10:093.610:233.13:530.54:270.66:487:15Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:463.610:582.94:240.65:070.86:497:14Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:243.511:352.74:570.75:501.06:507:13Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:073.45:320.96:381.26:517:11First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:172.612:573.36:141.07:341.36:517:10First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:072.41:553.37:041.18:381.46:527:08First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:072.42:593.48:051.19:431.36:537:07First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:142.54:013.59:111.010:401.26:537:05Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:182.74:583.610:170.811:280.96:547:04Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:153.05:483.811:170.56:557:02Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:073.36:364.012:120.612:130.26:567:01Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:553.77:224.012:530.31:06-0.16:567:00Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:434.18:074.01:340.01:58-0.26:576:58Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:314.48:533.92:15-0.22:50-0.36:586:57Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:194.69:403.72:58-0.33:42-0.36:596:55Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:104.710:293.53:43-0.34:36-0.16:596:54Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:034.611:223.34:30-0.25:340.27:006:53Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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