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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 1:13 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 01m at 7:28 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Feb 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:003.03:172.39:290.39:200.07:045:36Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon3:583.14:162.210:290.310:150.07:035:37Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue4:513.15:082.311:210.211:040.07:025:38Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed5:373.25:532.412:060.17:025:39Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:193.26:342.512:450.07:015:40New Moon5Thu
6Fri6:573.37:122.612:30-0.21:21-0.17:005:41New Moon6Fri
7Sat7:333.37:482.61:09-0.31:56-0.26:595:42New Moon7Sat
8Sun8:083.38:232.71:46-0.32:28-0.26:585:43New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:413.28:592.82:23-0.33:00-0.26:575:44New Moon9Mon
10Tue9:153.19:342.83:00-0.23:32-0.26:565:45Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:493.010:122.83:38-0.14:04-0.26:555:46Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu10:262.910:542.94:190.04:40-0.16:545:47Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri11:072.711:412.95:050.15:19-0.16:535:48Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:552.55:570.26:06-0.16:525:49First Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:353.012:502.46:570.37:00-0.16:515:49First Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:363.11:542.48:050.28:01-0.26:505:50First Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:423.33:012.49:140.19:07-0.46:495:51Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed3:473.54:082.610:19-0.110:12-0.66:485:52Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu4:493.75:102.911:18-0.411:15-0.86:475:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri5:463.96:083.112:12-0.76:465:54Full Moon20Fri
21Sat6:404.17:023.412:13-1.11:03-0.96:445:55Full Moon21Sat
22Sun7:324.17:543.61:09-1.21:51-1.06:435:56Full Moon22Sun
23Mon8:224.08:463.72:04-1.22:38-1.16:425:57Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:113.89:373.72:57-1.13:25-1.06:415:58Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:003.510:283.63:51-0.94:12-0.86:405:59Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu10:493.111:223.44:45-0.64:59-0.56:386:00Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:422.85:42-0.25:49-0.36:376:00Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:183.212:382.56:430.16:430.06:366:01Third Quarter28Sat
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 10:20 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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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