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 2h 21m 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 - May 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:042.66:120.35:570.46:167:51Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:273.512:572.67:010.36:530.46:157:52Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:213.41:572.77:550.37:570.46:147:53Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:203.33:022.98:510.29:070.36:137:54Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:233.34:053.29:480.010:170.26:127:54Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:253.35:063.610:44-0.211:23-0.16:117:55Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:263.36:034.011:37-0.56:107:56Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:233.46:574.312:25-0.312:29-0.76:097:57Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:183.47:504.51:23-0.61:21-0.86:087:58New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:113.48:414.62:18-0.72:11-0.96:077:58New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:043.39:324.53:11-0.73:02-0.86:067:59New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:563.210:234.44:03-0.63:53-0.66:058:00Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:493.111:154.14:55-0.54:45-0.46:058:01Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:442.95:48-0.35:390.06:048:02Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:083.812:422.86:420.06:370.36:038:02First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:023.51:432.87:360.27:390.56:028:03First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:583.22:442.88:310.38:440.76:028:04First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:553.03:432.89:230.49:490.86:018:05First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:512.84:373.010:120.410:490.86:008:05Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat4:432.75:243.110:560.411:420.76:008:06Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:322.76:073.311:370.35:598:07Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:162.66:473.412:290.512:160.25:588:08Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:572.77:253.61:130.412:530.15:588:08Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed7:372.78:023.71:530.31:300.15:578:09Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:162.78:393.82:320.22:080.05:578:10Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:552.79:173.83:100.12:450.05:568:10Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:342.79:553.83:490.13:250.05:568:11Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:162.710:363.84:280.04:060.15:568:12Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon11:002.711:193.75:090.04:510.15:558:12Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:492.85:530.05:420.25:558:13Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:073.612:422.86:390.06:390.35:548:14Third Quarter31Wed
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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