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 47m 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 - Jun 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:022.69:243.83:190.12:500.05:548:15New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:432.610:023.73:580.13:300.15:548:15Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:232.610:403.54:370.24:100.35:548:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:042.511:193.45:150.34:510.45:538:16Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:472.511:583.25:530.35:350.65:538:17Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:322.56:320.46:220.75:538:17Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:403.01:212.67:110.47:150.85:538:18First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:242.92:122.77:520.48:140.95:538:18First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:132.83:062.98:370.39:160.85:538:19First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:072.73:593.29:230.210:190.75:538:19First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:032.64:523.510:130.011:190.55:538:20Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:592.65:453.811:04-0.25:538:20Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:552.76:364.112:150.211:56 AM-0.45:538:21Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:502.87:284.31:09-0.112:48-0.65:538:21Full Moon14Mon
15Tue7:442.98:194.52:01-0.31:41-0.75:538:21Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:383.19:104.52:52-0.52:35-0.85:538:22Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:323.210:024.43:42-0.63:30-0.85:538:22Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:283.210:544.24:33-0.64:27-0.65:538:22Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:253.311:474.05:24-0.65:26-0.45:538:22Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:253.36:15-0.56:28-0.15:538:23Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:423.61:273.47:08-0.47:340.15:548:23Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:393.32:303.48:02-0.38:440.35:548:23Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:393.03:333.58:57-0.29:530.55:548:23Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:402.84:323.59:52-0.110:590.55:558:23Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:412.65:283.610:450.011:580.45:558:24Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:372.56:183.711:360.05:558:24Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:292.57:033.712:500.412:230.05:568:24Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:162.57:453.71:360.31:070.05:568:24New Moon28Mon
29Tue7:592.58:253.72:180.21:490.05:568:24New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:402.69:023.72:570.22:290.15:578:24New Moon30Wed
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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