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 14m at 11:33 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:07 am (2.3 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 - Apr 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:353.58:003.91:29-0.51:43-0.66:527:28New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:213.48:464.02:20-0.62:25-0.66:517:29New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:063.29:294.03:08-0.53:06-0.56:497:29New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:493.110:123.93:54-0.43:47-0.46:487:30Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon10:322.910:553.74:39-0.24:27-0.16:477:31Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:152.711:393.55:250.05:080.16:457:32Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:002.56:120.35:520.36:447:32Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:263.312:492.37:020.56:410.66:437:33First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:173.11:452.37:550.77:370.76:417:34First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:132.92:472.38:520.88:410.86:407:35First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:122.83:482.49:470.79:460.86:397:36First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:092.84:432.610:360.610:470.76:377:36Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:002.85:312.811:190.511:400.56:367:37Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed5:472.96:143.111:590.36:357:38Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:303.06:553.412:280.312:360.16:347:39Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:113.07:363.71:130.01:14-0.16:327:40Full Moon16Fri
17Sat7:523.18:163.91:57-0.11:52-0.36:317:40Full Moon17Sat
18Sun8:343.18:594.12:41-0.32:32-0.46:307:41Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:173.09:434.23:26-0.33:14-0.56:297:42Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:033.010:314.24:13-0.33:59-0.46:277:43Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed10:522.911:214.15:02-0.34:48-0.36:267:44Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu11:462.85:55-0.15:43-0.26:257:44Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:173.912:462.86:520.06:440.06:247:45Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:173.71:522.87:520.07:530.26:237:46Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:213.53:022.98:540.09:070.26:227:47Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:273.44:103.29:540.010:200.26:207:48Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue4:313.35:113.410:51-0.111:260.16:197:48Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed5:303.26:063.711:42-0.26:187:49Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:233.26:553.912:250.012:30-0.36:177:50Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:133.17:414.01:19-0.11:14-0.36:167:51New Moon30Fri
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 2:20 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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