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 (tomorrow) : 1:12 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 03m at 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 - Dec 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:123.66:252.812:380.46:554:55New Moon1Fri
2Sat6:483.77:022.812:190.21:160.36:564:55New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:253.87:402.812:550.11:540.26:574:55New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:013.88:172.81:320.12:310.26:584:55New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:383.88:562.72:090.13:080.26:594:55Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:163.79:372.72:490.23:470.26:594:55Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:573.610:222.83:310.24:270.27:004:55Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:413.511:122.84:180.35:110.27:014:55Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat11:303.45:110.45:590.17:024:55First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:082.912:253.26:110.46:500.17:034:56First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:093.11:243.17:180.47:45-0.17:034:56First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:123.32:263.08:280.38:42-0.27:044:56First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:143.63:293.09:360.19:39-0.47:054:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:133.94:303.010:40-0.110:35-0.67:054:56Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:104.25:283.111:39-0.411:30-0.87:064:57Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:054.46:243.212:34-0.57:074:57Full Moon16Sat
17Sun6:574.57:173.212:24-0.91:27-0.67:074:57Full Moon17Sun
18Mon7:484.48:103.21:17-0.92:18-0.77:084:58Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:394.39:023.22:09-0.83:07-0.67:084:58Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:284.09:543.13:01-0.63:56-0.57:094:59Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:173.710:473.03:54-0.34:45-0.37:104:59Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:073.411:422.94:480.05:33-0.17:105:00Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:573.15:450.36:220.17:105:00Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:392.812:502.86:450.57:120.27:115:01Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:372.81:452.57:490.78:010.37:115:01Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:342.92:412.48:530.78:510.37:125:02Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:273.03:352.39:520.69:380.37:125:03Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu4:163.14:252.310:440.510:240.27:125:03Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri5:013.25:122.411:300.411:070.17:135:04Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:433.45:552.412:130.27:135:05Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:233.56:362.512:520.17:135:05New Moon31Sun
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 9:53 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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