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 (tomorrow) : in 3h 49m at 12:26 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:58 am (2.3 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 - Dec 2050

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:214.09:453.02:52-0.23:520.06:554:55Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri10:083.810:352.83:400.14:390.16:564:55Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:553.511:272.84:300.35:260.36:574:55Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:433.25:220.66:130.56:584:55Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:212.712:333.06:200.87:010.56:594:55Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:172.71:262.87:210.97:480.67:004:55Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:132.82:192.68:240.98:350.67:004:55Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:063.03:122.59:240.99:200.57:014:55Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri3:553.14:022.510:180.710:040.37:024:55Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:393.34:482.611:060.610:470.27:034:56Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:223.55:332.611:510.411:280.07:044:56Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:033.76:162.712:330.27:044:56New Moon12Mon
13Tue6:443.86:582.812:10-0.11:140.07:054:56New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:254.07:412.812:53-0.21:55-0.17:064:57New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:074.08:262.91:36-0.32:37-0.27:064:57New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:514.09:133.02:22-0.43:20-0.37:074:57Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat9:373.910:033.03:10-0.34:05-0.37:074:58Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:253.710:573.14:02-0.24:52-0.37:084:58Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:173.511:563.24:59-0.15:42-0.37:094:58First Quarter19Mon
20Tue12:133.36:020.16:36-0.37:094:59First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:583.31:133.07:110.27:32-0.37:104:59First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:033.42:172.98:230.28:31-0.37:105:00First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:073.63:222.89:330.19:29-0.47:115:00Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:083.84:242.710:380.010:26-0.57:115:01Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:053.95:222.811:35-0.211:21-0.57:115:02Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:574.06:152.812:28-0.37:125:02Full Moon26Mon
27Tue6:464.07:052.812:12-0.61:16-0.47:125:03Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:324.07:512.91:01-0.62:01-0.47:125:03Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:163.98:362.81:47-0.52:44-0.37:135:04Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:583.79:202.82:32-0.43:25-0.37:135:05Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:393.510:052.73:16-0.24:05-0.17:135:06Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 3:12 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 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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