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 1h 19m 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 - Jul 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:192.69:383.63:340.23:080.15:578:24New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:572.610:133.54:090.23:470.25:588:24Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:362.710:483.44:430.24:260.35:588:23Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:152.711:243.25:170.25:080.55:598:23Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:562.85:510.25:520.65:598:23Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:023.112:402.86:260.36:410.76:008:23First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:432.91:293.07:050.27:360.86:008:23First Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:302.72:223.17:480.28:370.86:018:22First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:232.63:193.38:380.19:430.76:018:22First Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:222.64:183.69:320.010:480.56:028:22Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun4:242.65:163.910:30-0.211:490.36:028:22Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:262.76:134.111:29-0.46:038:21Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:262.97:084.412:460.012:28-0.66:048:21Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:243.18:014.51:39-0.31:25-0.86:048:20Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:203.38:534.52:30-0.52:22-0.96:058:20Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:153.49:444.43:20-0.63:18-0.86:068:19Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:103.610:354.24:09-0.74:15-0.76:068:19Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:063.611:263.94:58-0.75:13-0.46:078:18Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:033.65:47-0.66:13-0.16:088:18Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:193.51:023.66:38-0.47:160.26:088:17Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:143.12:033.57:30-0.28:220.56:098:17Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:122.83:053.58:250.09:310.66:108:16Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:132.64:063.59:210.110:370.76:108:15Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:152.55:043.510:180.211:360.76:118:15Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:142.45:563.511:120.36:128:14Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:062.56:423.612:280.612:020.36:128:13Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:532.67:233.61:120.512:470.26:138:13Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:352.78:013.61:520.41:290.26:148:12New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:142.88:373.62:280.32:090.26:158:11New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:522.99:113.63:020.32:480.26:158:10New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:292.99:453.53:350.23:250.26:168:09New Moon31Sat
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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