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 2h 09m 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 - Aug 2055

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:563.03:493.79:09-0.110:150.46:178:09First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:022.84:513.810:09-0.111:210.46:178:08Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:052.85:483.911:07-0.16:188:07Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:042.86:403.912:190.312:03-0.16:198:06Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:572.87:283.91:110.212:54-0.16:208:05Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:442.98:123.91:570.21:41-0.16:208:04Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:293.08:523.92:390.12:250.06:218:03Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:103.09:313.83:180.13:060.16:228:02Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:503.010:083.63:550.23:470.26:238:01Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:293.010:443.54:300.24:270.36:238:00Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:083.011:203.35:050.35:090.56:247:59Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:483.011:583.15:390.45:520.76:257:58Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:323.06:150.56:390.96:267:57Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat12:382.91:193.06:530.67:321.06:267:56Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:242.72:113.17:370.68:311.16:277:55Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:152.63:063.28:260.69:331.06:287:53Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:132.54:043.49:200.510:350.96:297:52Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed4:132.65:003.610:160.411:310.76:297:51Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:112.75:533.911:130.26:307:50Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:072.96:444.112:230.412:08-0.16:317:49Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:003.27:334.31:110.11:02-0.36:317:47New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:513.48:224.41:58-0.11:55-0.56:327:46New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:423.79:104.42:44-0.32:48-0.66:337:45New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:333.99:594.33:30-0.53:42-0.66:347:44Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:264.010:494.04:17-0.54:37-0.46:347:42Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:204.011:413.85:05-0.45:34-0.26:357:41Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:174.05:55-0.36:360.16:367:40First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:363.51:193.96:48-0.17:420.46:377:38First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:373.22:233.87:470.18:520.66:377:37First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:423.03:303.88:490.210:020.66:387:36First Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:502.94:343.89:540.311:060.66:397:34Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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