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 5h 01m at 10:18 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:132.83:231.89:560.79:150.37:055:35Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat4:092.94:211.910:510.510:110.27:045:36Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun4:593.15:112.111:370.411:030.07:035:37Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon5:453.25:572.212:180.27:025:38Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:263.46:392.412:550.07:025:39New Moon5Tue
6Wed7:053.57:192.612:34-0.41:31-0.27:015:40New Moon6Wed
7Thu7:443.58:002.91:18-0.52:06-0.47:005:41New Moon7Thu
8Fri8:223.58:413.12:01-0.62:41-0.56:595:42New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:013.49:243.22:46-0.63:17-0.66:585:43Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:423.210:103.33:34-0.53:55-0.66:575:44Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon10:263.011:003.44:24-0.44:36-0.66:565:45Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue11:142.711:563.45:20-0.25:22-0.56:555:46First Quarter12Tue
13Wed12:082.56:220.06:15-0.46:545:47First Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:583.41:122.37:320.27:16-0.36:535:48First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:063.42:242.28:470.28:25-0.26:525:49First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:173.53:382.29:590.19:37-0.36:515:50Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun4:243.54:462.411:010.010:44-0.46:505:51Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon5:243.65:442.611:55-0.211:44-0.56:495:52Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:163.76:362.812:42-0.46:485:53Full Moon19Tue
20Wed7:043.77:233.012:38-0.61:25-0.56:475:53Full Moon20Wed
21Thu7:473.68:073.21:28-0.72:04-0.56:455:54Full Moon21Thu
22Fri8:283.48:483.22:14-0.62:41-0.56:445:55Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:063.29:283.22:58-0.53:16-0.46:435:56Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:442.910:083.23:42-0.33:50-0.26:425:57Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon10:212.610:483.14:250.04:23-0.16:415:58Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue10:592.411:313.05:100.24:590.16:405:59Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed11:402.16:000.55:390.36:386:00Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:202.912:292.06:560.76:260.56:376:01Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:172.81:291.98:010.87:240.56:366:02Third Quarter29Fri
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 1:40 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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