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 : 11:33 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 56m at 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 - Oct 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:032.63:403.39:011.210:121.27:026:50Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:032.74:333.310:031.110:581.17:026:48Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:553.05:203.410:590.911:380.87:036:47Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:413.36:033.511:490.77:046:46Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:243.66:453.612:160.612:370.47:056:44Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:063.97:263.712:530.41:220.27:056:43New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:484.28:073.71:310.12:080.17:066:41New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:314.48:503.62:100.02:540.07:076:40New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:174.59:353.52:51-0.13:420.07:086:39Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:054.510:233.43:35-0.14:320.17:096:37Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:564.411:163.24:23-0.15:270.37:096:36Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:524.35:160.16:250.57:106:35Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue12:153.112:544.16:150.37:290.67:116:34First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:213.12:013.97:230.58:350.67:126:32First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:333.13:093.88:370.69:390.67:136:31First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:433.24:143.79:500.510:370.57:146:30Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:473.55:123.710:580.511:290.37:146:29Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:433.76:053.611:570.47:156:27Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:323.96:523.612:150.212:500.37:166:26Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:174.17:363.512:570.21:380.27:176:25Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:594.28:173.41:370.22:230.27:186:24Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:394.28:573.22:150.23:050.37:196:23Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:184.19:363.12:510.33:460.47:206:21Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:574.010:142.93:280.44:270.67:206:20Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:373.810:552.84:060.65:090.77:216:19Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:193.711:382.74:450.85:530.97:226:18Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:043.55:290.96:411.17:236:17Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:262.612:533.36:181.17:311.17:246:16Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:212.61:473.27:141.28:231.17:256:15Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:202.72:433.28:171.29:131.07:266:14Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat3:182.83:373.29:211.110:000.97:276:13Third Quarter31Sat
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 8:17 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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