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 2h 49m 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 - Jul 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:223.51:033.26:46-0.37:100.35:578:24Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:143.22:023.27:35-0.18:140.55:588:23Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:082.83:013.28:250.19:210.75:588:23Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:042.63:583.29:150.210:250.85:598:23Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:012.44:523.310:050.311:240.85:598:23Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon4:572.35:423.410:540.36:008:23Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:482.36:273.512:160.711:42 AM0.36:008:23Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:362.47:093.51:020.612:260.26:018:22Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:192.47:483.61:430.51:090.26:018:22New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:002.58:263.72:210.41:500.16:028:22New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:392.69:023.72:570.32:300.16:038:21New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:182.79:373.63:320.23:090.16:038:21New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:562.810:123.64:050.13:490.26:048:21Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:362.910:483.54:390.14:310.26:048:20Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:173.011:273.35:130.15:160.36:058:20Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:023.15:490.06:060.46:068:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:103.112:523.26:290.07:020.56:068:19First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:583.01:473.47:150.08:050.66:078:18First Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:522.82:483.68:07-0.19:130.66:088:18First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:542.73:523.89:05-0.210:230.46:088:17Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:002.74:554.010:07-0.311:300.36:098:17Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:072.75:574.211:10-0.46:108:16Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:112.96:544.312:300.012:13-0.66:118:15Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:103.17:484.41:25-0.21:12-0.76:118:15Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:073.38:404.42:17-0.42:09-0.76:128:14Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:013.49:294.23:05-0.53:04-0.76:138:13Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:533.510:174.03:52-0.53:58-0.56:138:12Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:453.511:033.74:37-0.44:51-0.26:148:12Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:363.511:503.45:22-0.35:450.16:158:11Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:283.46:06-0.16:410.46:168:10Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:383.01:223.36:520.17:400.76:168:09Third Quarter31Fri
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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