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 : 10:18 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 57m at 4:13 am (2.5 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 - May 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:363.15:133.310:540.111:280.26:157:52Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:303.16:043.711:40-0.16:147:52Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:223.16:544.112:26-0.112:25-0.46:137:53Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:123.17:434.41:21-0.31:12-0.66:127:54New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:033.18:344.62:14-0.51:59-0.86:117:55New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:543.19:254.63:07-0.62:49-0.86:107:56New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:463.010:184.54:00-0.53:40-0.76:097:56Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:412.911:134.34:55-0.44:35-0.56:087:57Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:402.85:51-0.25:34-0.26:077:58Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:114.012:432.86:50-0.16:380.16:077:59First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:123.71:512.87:500.17:480.36:067:59First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:153.43:002.88:490.29:020.56:058:00First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:183.24:043.09:450.210:120.56:048:01First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:173.05:013.210:360.211:160.56:038:02Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:122.85:503.411:220.26:038:03Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:002.76:343.512:110.512:020.16:028:03Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:452.67:133.61:000.412:400.16:018:04Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:262.67:513.71:430.31:160.16:018:05Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:052.58:273.72:240.31:510.26:008:06Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:432.59:033.73:030.22:270.25:598:06Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:202.49:403.73:410.33:030.25:598:07Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:582.410:173.64:190.33:400.35:588:08Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:362.410:563.54:570.44:190.45:588:09Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:182.311:373.45:370.55:010.55:578:09Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:032.36:170.55:480.65:578:10Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:203.312:532.46:590.56:420.75:568:11Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:083.21:482.67:430.47:420.75:568:11Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:593.12:452.88:290.38:490.65:558:12Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:553.03:433.29:170.19:570.55:558:13Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:522.94:403.610:06-0.111:030.35:558:13Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat4:512.95:353.910:57-0.35:548:14Waning Crescent31Sat
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 7:15 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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