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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 1:53 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 21m at 8:08 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:123.51:583.27:40-0.38:050.25:578:24First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:113.33:023.48:35-0.39:150.35:578:24First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:133.14:053.69:31-0.310:260.25:588:23Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:162.95:053.810:27-0.311:310.25:588:23Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:172.96:014.011:22-0.45:598:23Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:152.86:544.112:310.012:16-0.45:598:23Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:102.87:434.11:25-0.11:06-0.46:008:23Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:002.88:294.12:15-0.11:55-0.36:008:23Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:482.89:144.03:01-0.22:41-0.36:018:22Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:342.89:563.93:45-0.13:26-0.16:028:22Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:182.810:373.74:270.04:100.16:028:22Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:022.811:173.55:080.14:540.26:038:21Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:472.711:583.25:470.25:390.56:038:21Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:322.76:270.36:270.76:048:21Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:393.01:212.77:060.47:190.86:058:20Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri1:232.82:112.87:470.48:170.96:058:20Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:102.63:042.98:300.59:171.06:068:19Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:022.53:563.19:160.410:180.96:078:19Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:562.54:473.310:050.311:150.76:078:18Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:512.55:373.510:540.26:088:18Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:442.66:243.712:070.511:43 AM0.06:098:17Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:352.77:114.012:560.312:33-0.26:098:16Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:252.87:584.21:420.11:22-0.36:108:16New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:143.08:444.32:28-0.12:11-0.56:118:15New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:033.29:314.33:13-0.33:02-0.56:118:14New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:533.310:194.23:58-0.43:54-0.56:128:14Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:463.411:094.04:45-0.54:48-0.46:138:13Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:413.55:33-0.55:46-0.26:148:12Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:003.812:393.56:22-0.46:480.06:148:11First Quarter29Thu
30Fri12:553.51:403.67:15-0.37:550.26:158:11First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:533.22:443.68:11-0.29:050.46:168:10First Quarter31Sat
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 11:00 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 100% 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 (100% 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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