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 4h 10m 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 - Jun 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:492.96:294.312:050.011:49 AM-0.55:548:14Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:452.97:234.51:03-0.212:42-0.75:548:15New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:412.98:174.61:59-0.41:36-0.85:538:16New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:362.99:114.62:54-0.52:31-0.85:538:16New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:322.910:054.53:47-0.53:26-0.75:538:17Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:283.010:594.34:40-0.44:23-0.55:538:17Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:272.911:534.05:34-0.35:22-0.35:538:18Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:272.96:27-0.26:240.05:538:18Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:483.61:303.07:20-0.17:300.35:538:19First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:443.32:323.08:120.08:380.65:528:19First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:412.93:323.19:030.19:460.75:528:20First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:372.74:283.29:510.210:500.75:528:20Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:322.55:183.310:370.211:470.75:528:20Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:232.46:033.411:200.35:538:21Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:112.36:463.512:370.612:020.25:538:21Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:562.37:263.61:220.512:430.25:538:22Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:382.38:043.72:030.41:230.25:538:22Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:182.48:423.72:430.32:020.25:538:22Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:572.49:203.73:210.32:410.25:538:22Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:362.49:573.63:580.33:200.25:538:23Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:152.410:343.64:340.34:010.35:548:23Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:562.511:113.55:090.34:430.35:548:23Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:392.611:523.35:450.25:290.45:548:23Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue12:262.76:230.26:210.55:548:23Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:353.21:182.97:030.17:200.65:558:23Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:243.02:133.27:460.08:250.65:558:24Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:182.83:123.48:35-0.19:340.55:558:24Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:182.74:123.79:28-0.210:420.35:568:24Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:202.65:134.010:25-0.411:480.25:568:24Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:232.66:114.311:24-0.55:578:24Waning Crescent30Mon
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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