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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 40m at 1:13 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:56 pm (3.6 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 - Jul 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:312.75:193.510:400.011:450.45:578:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:272.76:093.811:31-0.25:588:24Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:212.87:004.112:390.112:22-0.45:588:23Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:142.97:504.31:30-0.11:14-0.65:588:23New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:073.18:404.52:21-0.42:06-0.75:598:23New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:003.29:314.53:10-0.52:59-0.85:598:23New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:543.310:224.44:00-0.63:53-0.76:008:23Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:503.311:144.24:51-0.64:50-0.66:018:23Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:473.45:42-0.65:49-0.36:018:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:083.912:483.46:35-0.56:53-0.16:028:22First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:043.61:503.47:29-0.48:000.26:028:22First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:033.32:543.58:25-0.39:100.36:038:21First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:053.03:573.59:22-0.210:190.46:048:21First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:072.84:563.610:17-0.111:220.46:048:20Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed5:072.75:503.711:110.06:058:20Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu6:022.76:393.712:190.412:010.06:058:20Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:532.77:243.81:090.312:480.06:068:19Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:382.78:053.81:540.21:310.06:078:19Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:202.78:433.72:350.22:120.06:078:18Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:002.79:203.73:130.22:520.16:088:17Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:382.89:563.63:490.23:300.26:098:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:172.810:323.54:240.24:090.36:108:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:552.811:073.34:590.24:490.46:108:16Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:352.811:443.25:330.35:310.66:118:15Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:182.86:080.36:170.76:128:14Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:243.01:032.96:460.47:080.86:128:13Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:082.91:543.07:280.48:050.86:138:13Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:582.72:493.28:150.39:070.86:148:12Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:542.73:473.49:070.210:120.76:158:11Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:542.74:453.710:030.011:140.56:158:10Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:562.85:424.011:01-0.26:168:09Waning Crescent31Fri
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 4:34 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 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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