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 3h 17m 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 - Feb 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:253.58:443.02:05-0.52:44-0.57:045:35Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:033.49:263.12:48-0.53:19-0.57:045:36Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:433.210:113.23:34-0.43:57-0.67:035:37Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:263.011:003.34:23-0.34:38-0.57:025:38Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:132.811:553.35:17-0.25:24-0.57:015:39Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:082.66:180.06:17-0.47:005:40Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:563.41:102.47:260.17:17-0.47:005:41Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:043.42:202.38:390.18:25-0.46:595:42Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:133.53:322.49:500.09:35-0.46:585:43Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:193.64:402.510:53-0.110:41-0.66:575:44Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:193.75:392.711:48-0.411:42-0.76:565:45Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:133.86:333.012:38-0.56:555:46New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:023.87:223.112:37-0.81:23-0.76:545:47New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:473.78:083.31:28-0.82:05-0.76:535:48New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:303.58:533.32:16-0.82:45-0.76:525:49New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:123.39:353.33:03-0.63:23-0.66:515:50Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:523.010:183.23:48-0.44:00-0.46:505:51Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:312.711:013.14:34-0.14:37-0.26:485:52Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:122.411:482.95:220.25:160.06:475:53Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:572.26:130.45:590.26:465:54First Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:392.812:482.07:110.66:490.46:455:55First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:372.81:491.98:160.77:470.46:445:56First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:402.82:541.99:200.78:510.46:435:56First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:392.83:552.110:160.69:510.36:425:57Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue4:323.04:472.311:030.410:450.16:405:58Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:183.15:342.511:440.211:34-0.16:395:59Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:003.36:162.812:21-0.16:386:00Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:403.46:573.112:20-0.312:57-0.36:376:01Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:193.47:383.31:04-0.51:33-0.56:356:02Full Moon29Sat
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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