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 (tomorrow) : in 2h 15m at 1:54 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:28 am (2.3 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 - Nov 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:134.25:410.16:460.37:276:12Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:433.212:154.05:430.36:490.46:285:11Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:503.21:213.86:530.47:530.46:295:10Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:003.32:273.78:060.58:540.36:305:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:073.43:313.69:170.49:510.26:315:09Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu4:073.64:283.610:210.310:420.16:325:08Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri5:013.95:213.511:180.211:290.06:335:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:504.06:093.512:100.16:345:06New Moon8Sat
9Sun6:354.16:543.412:12-0.112:580.06:355:05New Moon9Sun
10Mon7:184.27:363.312:540.01:420.16:365:05New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:584.18:173.21:330.02:250.16:375:04New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:384.08:583.02:120.23:070.26:385:03Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:183.99:392.92:510.33:490.46:395:02Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:593.710:222.83:300.54:320.66:405:02Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:423.511:092.74:130.75:160.76:415:01Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:273.34:590.96:040.86:425:01First Quarter16Sun
17Mon12:002.612:173.25:511.06:530.96:435:00First Quarter17Mon
18Tue12:552.61:103.16:491.17:430.86:444:59First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:532.72:053.07:521.18:320.76:454:59First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:482.92:593.08:530.99:180.66:464:58Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri3:383.23:503.09:500.710:020.36:474:58Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:253.54:393.110:430.510:460.16:474:58Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:113.85:263.211:330.211:30-0.26:484:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:574.16:133.312:21-0.16:494:57Full Moon24Mon
25Tue6:434.37:013.312:14-0.41:09-0.36:504:57Full Moon25Tue
26Wed7:304.57:493.31:00-0.51:58-0.46:514:56Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:184.58:403.31:48-0.62:48-0.46:524:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:094.59:333.32:39-0.63:39-0.46:534:56Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:024.310:303.23:32-0.44:33-0.36:544:56Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:584.111:323.24:30-0.25:30-0.26:554:55Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 4:41 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 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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