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 1h 10m 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 - Apr 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:113.57:363.612:58-0.41:24-0.46:527:28Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:573.58:213.71:50-0.52:07-0.56:517:29Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:413.49:033.82:37-0.52:47-0.46:497:29Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:233.29:443.73:22-0.43:25-0.36:487:30Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:033.110:233.64:05-0.34:02-0.26:477:31Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:432.911:033.54:48-0.14:400.06:457:32Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:242.711:453.35:310.15:180.26:447:32Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:072.56:150.36:000.46:437:33Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:293.212:542.47:040.56:460.66:417:34Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:193.01:492.37:570.77:410.86:407:35Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:142.92:492.38:530.78:420.86:397:36Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:132.93:492.49:490.79:470.76:377:36Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:102.94:452.610:390.510:470.66:367:37Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:033.05:342.911:250.411:410.36:357:38Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:523.16:193.212:070.16:347:39Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:373.27:033.512:310.112:48-0.16:327:40Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:223.37:463.81:19-0.21:28-0.36:317:40New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:063.48:304.12:05-0.42:09-0.56:307:41New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:513.49:164.22:53-0.52:52-0.66:297:42New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:373.310:034.33:41-0.63:37-0.66:277:43Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:263.210:534.24:31-0.54:25-0.66:267:44Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue11:183.111:474.15:23-0.45:17-0.46:257:44Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:153.06:20-0.36:14-0.26:247:45Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:453.91:192.97:20-0.17:180.06:237:46First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:483.72:282.98:240.08:280.26:227:47First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:553.53:383.09:280.09:420.26:207:48First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:013.44:433.110:280.010:510.26:197:48Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:033.35:403.411:23-0.111:530.16:187:49Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:593.36:323.612:12-0.26:177:50Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:493.27:183.712:480.012:56-0.26:167:51Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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