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 2h 22m 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 - Aug 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:552.96:364.212:110.211:58 AM-0.46:178:09Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:523.17:304.41:06-0.112:55-0.66:188:08New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:483.38:214.51:57-0.31:50-0.86:188:07New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:423.59:134.52:47-0.52:46-0.86:198:06New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:363.710:044.43:37-0.63:41-0.86:208:05Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:313.810:554.14:26-0.74:38-0.66:208:04Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:273.811:483.85:16-0.65:36-0.36:218:03Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:253.76:07-0.46:370.06:228:02First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:423.51:253.77:00-0.27:420.36:238:01First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:413.22:283.67:550.08:510.56:238:00First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:422.93:323.68:530.29:590.66:247:59First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:462.74:333.69:530.311:020.76:257:58Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:482.75:293.610:500.311:580.66:267:57Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:442.76:183.611:420.36:267:55Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:332.77:023.712:460.612:300.36:277:54Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:162.87:423.71:280.51:130.36:287:53Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:562.98:193.72:060.41:530.26:297:52Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:333.08:543.72:420.32:310.26:297:51Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:103.19:283.63:150.33:090.36:307:50Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:463.110:023.53:470.33:460.36:317:48Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:223.210:363.44:190.34:250.46:327:47Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:593.211:113.24:510.45:050.66:327:46Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun11:393.211:503.15:250.45:480.76:337:45Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:243.36:030.56:380.86:347:43Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:342.91:143.46:460.57:340.96:357:42Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:252.82:123.57:360.58:370.96:357:41Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:242.83:143.68:330.49:430.86:367:39Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:282.84:173.89:360.310:470.66:377:38Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:343.05:184.110:390.011:470.36:377:37Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:363.26:154.311:42-0.26:387:35Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:353.57:104.412:410.012:41-0.56:397:34New Moon31Mon
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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