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 (tomorrow) : in 3h 24m at 2:34 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:08 am (2.4 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 - Apr 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:082.711:303.45:140.15:050.26:537:27Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:492.55:570.35:460.26:517:28Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:163.312:372.46:470.46:340.36:507:29First Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:093.31:342.47:440.47:320.36:497:30First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:093.32:392.58:470.48:390.36:477:31First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:153.43:482.69:510.39:500.16:467:31First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:213.54:542.910:520.010:59-0.16:457:32Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:243.65:543.311:47-0.36:437:33Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:213.76:493.712:03-0.412:39-0.56:427:34Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:153.87:424.01:03-0.71:27-0.86:417:34Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:063.88:324.21:59-0.92:15-0.96:397:35Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:573.79:234.42:53-0.93:02-0.96:387:36Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:463.510:134.33:46-0.93:49-0.86:377:37Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:373.311:034.24:39-0.74:36-0.66:357:38Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:293.011:563.95:33-0.45:26-0.36:347:38Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:242.86:29-0.16:190.06:337:39Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:523.61:242.67:290.27:170.46:327:40Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:513.42:292.58:310.48:220.66:307:41Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:543.23:352.59:320.59:310.76:297:42Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:563.04:362.610:290.510:350.76:287:42Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:533.05:272.711:180.511:310.66:277:43Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:423.06:122.912:000.46:267:44Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:263.06:513.112:200.512:370.36:247:45Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:053.07:283.31:030.31:120.26:237:46Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:423.08:033.51:430.21:440.16:227:46New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:183.08:373.62:220.12:170.06:217:47New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:532.99:123.73:000.02:490.06:207:48New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:292.99:483.73:370.03:230.06:197:49New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:062.810:263.74:160.03:590.16:187:50Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:472.711:083.74:570.14:380.16:177:50Waxing Crescent30Fri
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 5:21 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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