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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 2:33 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 51m at 8:48 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 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:133.212:493.06:350.36:540.76:178:08Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:572.91:403.07:160.47:510.96:188:07Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:442.72:333.07:590.68:521.06:198:06Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:352.53:283.18:460.69:541.16:198:05Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:302.44:223.29:350.610:531.06:208:04Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun4:262.45:133.310:260.611:460.96:218:03Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon5:202.46:003.511:160.46:228:02Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue6:092.66:453.712:330.712:050.36:228:01Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:562.77:273.91:160.512:510.16:238:00New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:402.98:094.01:560.31:370.06:247:59New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:243.18:514.12:360.12:22-0.26:257:58New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:083.29:334.13:160.03:09-0.26:257:57New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:543.410:164.03:56-0.13:57-0.26:267:56Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:423.511:023.84:37-0.24:48-0.16:277:55Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:333.611:503.65:20-0.25:420.06:287:54Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:273.76:07-0.26:420.26:287:53First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:433.31:273.76:57-0.17:470.46:297:51First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:413.12:313.87:530.08:580.56:307:50First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:452.93:373.98:540.010:090.56:317:49First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:532.84:424.09:580.111:150.46:317:48Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon5:002.95:424.011:010.06:327:46Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue6:013.06:384.112:140.312:01-0.16:337:45Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:563.17:284.11:070.212:56-0.16:337:44Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:463.28:144.11:540.11:47-0.16:347:43Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:323.38:574.02:370.12:34-0.16:357:41Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:163.49:383.93:180.13:190.06:367:40Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:583.410:173.73:560.14:030.26:367:39Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon10:383.410:553.44:320.34:460.46:377:37Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue11:193.411:333.25:080.45:300.66:387:36Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:023.35:440.66:170.86:397:35Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu12:142.912:483.26:220.77:081.06:397:33Third Quarter31Thu
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 11:40 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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