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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 57m at 12:31 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:16 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Feb 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:504.06:103.012:17-0.77:045:36Full Moon1Sat
2Sun6:434.17:053.212:14-1.11:09-0.97:035:37Full Moon2Sun
3Mon7:344.17:563.31:09-1.11:57-1.07:025:38Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:234.08:473.32:02-1.12:44-1.07:015:39Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:113.79:363.32:53-1.03:30-0.97:015:40Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:583.510:263.23:44-0.74:14-0.77:005:41Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:443.111:163.14:36-0.44:59-0.56:595:42Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:322.85:29-0.15:45-0.26:585:43Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:083.012:222.56:260.26:330.06:575:44Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:042.91:182.37:280.47:250.26:565:45Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:032.82:182.18:320.58:210.36:555:46Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:022.83:182.19:350.59:180.36:545:47Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:582.94:142.110:300.510:120.26:535:48Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:483.05:042.311:170.311:010.16:525:49Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:333.15:482.411:590.111:45-0.16:515:50Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:133.26:282.612:370.06:505:51Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:513.37:062.812:27-0.21:12-0.26:495:52New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:283.47:442.91:07-0.41:46-0.36:485:53New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:043.48:223.01:47-0.42:20-0.46:465:53New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:413.49:013.22:28-0.52:55-0.56:455:54Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:193.39:433.33:10-0.53:32-0.56:445:55Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:003.110:283.33:55-0.44:11-0.56:435:56Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:453.011:193.34:44-0.34:55-0.46:425:57Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:362.85:38-0.15:45-0.46:415:58First Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:153.312:342.66:400.06:42-0.36:395:59First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:193.41:402.57:490.17:47-0.36:386:00First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:273.42:512.59:000.08:56-0.36:376:01Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri3:353.54:002.710:07-0.110:05-0.56:366:02Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 3:53 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 95% 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 (95% 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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