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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 11:48 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 50m at 5:58 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Apr 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:372.55:470.35:340.36:537:27Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:033.312:222.46:330.46:190.46:517:28Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:523.21:152.47:250.57:140.46:507:29Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:483.22:172.48:230.58:170.46:497:30Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:513.23:232.69:230.49:270.36:477:30Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:553.34:272.910:220.210:350.06:467:31Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:563.45:283.311:18-0.111:40-0.36:457:32Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:543.56:243.712:09-0.46:437:33Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:483.67:174.012:40-0.612:59-0.76:427:34New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:413.78:084.31:36-0.81:48-0.96:417:34New Moon10Mon
11Tue8:323.68:594.52:30-0.92:36-1.06:397:35New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:223.59:504.53:24-0.93:25-1.06:387:36New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:143.410:434.34:17-0.84:15-0.86:377:37Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:073.211:364.15:12-0.65:06-0.56:357:38Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:033.06:08-0.36:02-0.26:347:38Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:333.81:042.87:070.07:020.16:337:39First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:333.52:102.78:080.28:080.46:327:40First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:363.33:172.79:100.39:180.56:307:41First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:393.14:192.710:080.410:240.66:297:42First Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:383.05:142.911:000.411:230.56:287:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:302.96:013.011:450.36:277:43Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat6:152.96:433.212:140.412:240.26:267:44Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:562.97:203.412:590.31:000.16:247:45Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon7:342.97:563.51:390.21:340.16:237:46Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:102.98:313.62:180.12:070.06:227:46Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:462.89:053.72:550.12:400.06:217:47Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:212.89:403.73:320.13:140.16:207:48Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:572.710:173.64:090.13:490.16:197:49Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:352.610:563.64:470.24:270.26:187:50Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:172.611:393.55:280.25:090.36:177:50Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 8:53 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 90% 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 (90% 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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