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 (tomorrow) : in 6h 02m at 1:12 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:44 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 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:123.310:414.54:18-0.84:11-0.86:157:52Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:083.211:364.25:12-0.65:06-0.56:147:53Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:073.16:09-0.46:04-0.26:137:53Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:343.91:103.07:08-0.27:080.16:127:54First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:353.62:172.98:100.08:170.36:117:55First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:393.43:242.99:100.19:280.46:107:56First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:423.24:263.010:080.110:350.56:097:57First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:413.05:213.211:000.111:350.46:087:57Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:342.96:093.311:460.16:077:58Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:222.96:523.512:270.412:270.16:067:59Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:042.87:303.61:130.31:040.16:068:00Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:442.88:073.71:540.21:400.16:058:01Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:222.88:423.72:330.12:150.16:048:01Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:582.79:173.73:110.12:490.16:038:02Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:352.79:533.63:480.13:240.26:038:03Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:122.610:293.64:250.24:010.36:028:04Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:512.611:083.55:030.34:390.46:018:04Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:322.511:493.45:420.35:210.56:008:05Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:182.56:240.46:080.66:008:06Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:343.31:102.67:090.47:030.65:598:07Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:243.22:062.77:570.38:050.65:598:07Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:203.13:063.08:490.29:120.55:588:08Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:193.14:063.39:420.010:190.35:588:09Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:203.15:043.710:35-0.211:230.05:578:10Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:193.25:594.011:29-0.55:578:10Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:163.26:544.312:24-0.212:21-0.75:568:11Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:123.37:474.61:21-0.51:14-0.95:568:12New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:073.38:394.72:16-0.72:07-0.95:558:12New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:023.39:324.63:10-0.73:00-0.95:558:13New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:563.310:254.54:03-0.73:54-0.85:558:14Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:533.211:184.24:57-0.64:50-0.55:548:14Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 3:58 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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