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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:54 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 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 - Jul 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:472.69:083.73:020.22:360.15:578:24Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:252.69:433.63:390.23:140.15:588:24Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:032.610:193.54:150.23:520.25:588:23Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:422.710:553.44:500.24:320.35:598:23Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:222.711:333.35:250.25:140.45:598:23Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:052.76:020.26:000.56:008:23Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:133.212:522.86:400.26:510.66:008:23Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:593.01:443.07:230.27:490.66:018:22Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:502.92:403.28:110.18:530.66:018:22Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:462.83:393.49:03-0.110:000.56:028:22Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:472.84:393.79:59-0.211:050.26:028:22Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:502.95:374.010:57-0.46:038:21Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun5:513.06:344.312:060.011:55 AM-0.66:048:21Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:503.17:294.51:04-0.312:52-0.86:048:20New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:473.28:224.61:58-0.51:49-0.96:058:20New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:433.49:154.52:51-0.62:45-0.96:068:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:393.510:064.43:42-0.73:41-0.86:068:19Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:343.510:584.14:33-0.74:37-0.66:078:18Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:303.511:503.85:23-0.65:34-0.36:088:18Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:273.46:14-0.46:340.06:088:17Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:433.51:273.47:05-0.27:370.36:098:17First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:383.12:273.37:580.08:430.66:108:16First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:362.83:283.38:510.19:490.76:108:15First Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:352.64:253.39:450.310:510.76:118:15Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:332.55:183.410:370.311:470.76:128:14Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:272.56:063.511:260.36:138:13Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:162.56:493.512:350.612:120.36:138:13Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:002.67:293.61:180.512:550.26:148:12Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:412.78:063.71:570.41:350.26:158:11Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:202.88:423.72:330.32:140.16:158:10Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:582.99:173.73:080.22:530.16:168:09Full Moon31Thu
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 10:35 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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