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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 26m at 11:48 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 6:34 pm (3.5 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 - Nov 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:033.77:183.212:430.51:220.57:276:13New Moon1Wed
2Thu7:393.87:543.21:180.42:010.57:286:12New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:143.98:293.11:510.42:380.47:296:11New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:493.99:053.12:250.43:140.47:306:10New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:243.98:403.01:580.42:510.56:315:09Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:003.89:182.92:330.53:290.66:325:08Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:383.79:582.83:100.64:090.66:335:07Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:203.610:432.83:510.74:520.76:345:06Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:063.611:342.84:370.75:390.76:355:06First Quarter9Thu
10Fri11:583.55:300.86:300.76:355:05First Quarter10Fri
11Sat12:312.912:553.46:310.87:240.66:365:04First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:343.01:553.47:390.78:200.46:375:03First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:363.32:563.48:470.59:140.26:385:03Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue3:363.73:563.59:530.310:07-0.16:395:02Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:324.14:523.510:540.010:59-0.46:405:01Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:274.45:473.611:51-0.311:51-0.66:415:01Full Moon16Thu
17Fri6:194.66:403.612:46-0.56:425:00Full Moon17Fri
18Sat7:114.87:333.612:42-0.71:40-0.56:435:00Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:034.88:263.51:33-0.72:32-0.56:444:59Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:554.69:193.42:25-0.63:25-0.46:454:59Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:484.410:153.23:19-0.44:19-0.26:464:58Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:434.111:143.14:14-0.15:140.06:474:58Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:393.75:140.26:110.26:484:57Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri12:163.012:383.46:170.57:080.46:494:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:203.01:383.27:250.78:030.56:504:57Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:223.02:363.08:320.88:550.56:514:56Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:193.13:312.99:330.89:420.56:524:56Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue4:093.34:202.810:280.710:250.46:534:56Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed4:533.45:052.811:160.611:040.36:534:56Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu5:343.55:462.811:590.511:420.26:544:56Waning Crescent30Thu
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 3:11 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 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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