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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:26 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 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 - Aug 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:343.07:114.212:490.112:36-0.46:178:09Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:283.28:014.31:38-0.11:31-0.66:178:08Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:203.58:504.42:25-0.42:25-0.76:188:07Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:133.79:394.33:12-0.63:20-0.76:198:06Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:063.810:294.13:59-0.74:15-0.66:208:05Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:003.911:203.84:47-0.75:12-0.46:208:04Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:573.95:36-0.66:11-0.16:218:03Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:133.512:563.86:28-0.47:150.26:228:02Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue1:103.21:593.87:23-0.28:230.46:238:01Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:122.93:043.78:230.09:330.66:238:00Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:182.84:093.79:250.210:400.66:247:59Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri4:242.75:093.710:270.211:390.66:257:58Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat5:242.76:023.711:250.26:267:57Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:182.86:503.712:310.512:170.26:267:55Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:042.97:323.71:150.41:040.26:277:54New Moon15Mon
16Tue7:463.08:103.71:550.41:460.26:287:53New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:253.18:463.62:300.32:260.26:297:52New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:023.29:203.63:040.33:040.26:297:51New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:383.29:533.43:360.33:420.36:307:50Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:143.310:263.34:070.34:200.46:317:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun10:503.311:013.14:390.44:590.66:327:47Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon11:293.311:373.05:110.45:410.86:327:46Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:123.35:470.56:270.96:337:45First Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:192.81:003.36:280.67:211.06:347:43First Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:072.71:553.47:160.68:211.06:357:42First Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:032.62:553.58:110.59:251.06:357:41First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:062.73:583.69:140.410:280.86:367:39Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun4:112.84:583.810:180.211:260.56:377:38Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon5:143.15:544.111:200.06:377:37Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:123.46:484.212:190.212:20-0.36:387:35Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed7:073.77:394.31:08-0.11:17-0.56:397:34Full Moon31Wed
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 9:08 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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