Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 32m at 11:04 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:50 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Feb 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:393.23:572.210:110.29:57-0.17:045:36Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:363.24:542.311:070.210:52-0.17:035:37Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:263.25:432.411:540.111:40-0.27:025:38Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:103.36:262.512:360.07:025:39Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:503.37:052.612:24-0.21:12-0.17:015:40Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:263.37:412.71:04-0.31:46-0.27:005:41Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:003.28:172.81:42-0.32:18-0.26:595:42Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:333.28:512.82:19-0.32:49-0.26:585:43Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:063.09:262.92:55-0.23:20-0.26:575:44Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:392.910:022.93:33-0.13:51-0.26:565:45Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:132.710:412.94:120.14:23-0.16:555:46Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:512.611:252.94:540.25:000.06:545:47Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:352.45:430.35:430.06:535:48Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:163.012:262.36:390.46:340.06:525:48Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:143.01:272.27:430.47:34-0.16:515:49Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:183.22:342.38:510.38:40-0.26:505:50Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu3:233.33:422.59:560.19:47-0.46:495:51Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:253.64:452.710:55-0.210:50-0.76:485:52Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:233.85:443.111:48-0.511:50-1.06:475:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:173.96:383.412:38-0.86:465:54New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:084.07:313.712:47-1.21:25-1.06:445:55New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:583.98:223.81:42-1.22:12-1.26:435:56New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:473.89:143.92:36-1.22:59-1.16:425:57Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:363.510:063.83:30-1.03:46-1.06:415:58Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:263.211:003.74:25-0.74:34-0.86:405:59Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:192.911:573.55:23-0.45:25-0.56:386:00First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:162.66:240.06:21-0.26:376:00First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:583.31:192.47:300.27:220.16:366:01First Quarter28Mon
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 2:27 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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