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 1h 09m 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 - Sep 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:004.08:284.31:56-0.42:12-0.66:407:33Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:524.39:184.22:43-0.53:07-0.66:407:31Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:454.410:084.03:30-0.64:01-0.56:417:30Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:384.410:593.84:18-0.54:57-0.36:427:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:334.311:523.55:08-0.45:550.06:427:27Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:314.16:00-0.16:570.46:437:26Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:503.21:333.96:570.28:030.66:447:24Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu1:533.02:393.77:590.49:110.86:457:23Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:012.83:453.69:050.610:160.96:457:22Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:072.84:453.610:100.611:130.86:467:20Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:072.95:383.611:090.66:477:19Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:573.06:243.612:020.812:010.66:477:17Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:413.27:043.612:430.712:460.56:487:16Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:213.37:413.61:200.61:270.46:497:15New Moon14Wed
15Thu7:573.58:163.61:530.52:060.46:507:13New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:323.68:493.52:250.42:430.46:507:12New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:063.69:223.42:560.43:190.46:517:10New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:413.79:553.33:270.43:560.56:527:09Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:173.710:303.13:590.54:350.66:527:07Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:553.611:083.04:320.65:160.86:537:06Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:373.611:512.95:100.66:010.96:547:05Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:263.65:530.76:531.06:557:03First Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:412.81:213.66:440.77:521.06:557:02First Quarter23Fri
24Sat1:392.82:233.67:440.78:551.06:567:00First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:452.93:283.78:510.69:580.86:576:59First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:523.14:313.910:000.410:550.56:586:57Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:563.45:294.011:060.211:480.26:586:56Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:543.86:244.112:07-0.16:596:55Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:484.27:164.212:38-0.11:04-0.37:006:53Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:414.58:064.11:26-0.31:59-0.57:016:52Full 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 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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