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 18m 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 - May 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:413.011:134.34:52-0.54:38-0.66:157:52Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:393.05:47-0.35:36-0.36:147:53Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:104.112:412.96:45-0.26:390.06:137:53Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:103.81:492.97:460.07:480.26:127:54Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:143.52:582.98:460.19:020.46:117:55Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:183.24:033.19:440.110:130.46:107:56Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:193.15:013.310:380.111:170.46:097:57Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:152.95:533.411:260.16:087:57Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:062.86:383.612:130.312:090.06:077:58Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun6:512.87:193.71:030.312:490.06:067:59Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:332.77:583.71:470.21:260.06:068:00New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:132.78:353.82:280.22:020.16:058:01New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:512.69:113.73:070.22:380.16:048:01New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:282.69:473.73:450.23:140.26:038:02New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:062.510:253.64:230.33:510.36:038:03Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:452.511:033.55:010.34:300.46:028:04Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:262.411:433.35:400.45:120.56:018:04Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:102.46:200.55:580.66:008:05Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:263.21:002.57:020.56:500.76:008:06First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:133.11:542.67:470.57:500.75:598:07First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:053.02:512.88:330.48:550.75:598:07First Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:002.93:483.19:220.210:020.55:588:08First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:582.94:443.510:120.011:060.35:588:09Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun4:562.95:393.911:03-0.35:578:09Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon5:532.96:324.212:060.011:55 AM-0.55:578:10Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:483.07:254.51:03-0.212:47-0.75:568:11Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:433.08:184.61:58-0.41:40-0.85:568:12Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:373.19:114.62:51-0.62:34-0.95:558:12Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:323.110:044.53:44-0.63:29-0.85:558:13Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:293.110:584.34:38-0.64:25-0.65:558:13Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:273.111:534.05:31-0.55:24-0.35:548:14Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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