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 1h 43m 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 - Sep 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:582.71:383.27:040.88:051.26:407:32Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:482.62:343.27:520.99:071.26:417:31Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:452.53:333.38:460.910:091.26:417:29Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:462.54:303.49:440.911:051.16:427:28Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:442.65:223.610:420.711:540.86:437:27Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:372.86:103.811:350.56:447:25Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:253.06:564.012:380.612:260.26:447:24Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:123.37:404.11:190.31:150.06:457:22New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:573.68:244.22:000.12:04-0.26:467:21New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:433.89:084.22:41-0.12:53-0.36:467:19New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:314.09:544.03:22-0.23:43-0.36:477:18Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:204.210:413.84:05-0.34:36-0.26:487:17Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:124.211:323.64:51-0.25:320.06:497:15Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:074.25:40-0.16:320.36:497:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:273.31:084.16:340.17:380.56:507:12First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:293.12:144.07:340.38:480.66:517:11First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:373.03:233.98:410.49:580.76:517:09First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:493.04:293.99:500.411:020.66:527:08Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue4:553.05:303.910:570.411:580.56:537:07Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:533.26:234.011:560.36:547:05Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:443.47:103.912:460.412:490.26:547:04Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:303.57:533.91:290.31:360.26:557:02Full Moon22Fri
23Sat8:113.68:323.82:080.32:190.26:567:01Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:503.79:093.72:430.33:010.36:566:59Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:273.79:453.53:170.43:400.46:576:58Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:043.710:203.33:500.54:200.56:586:57Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:413.710:573.14:230.65:010.76:596:55Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:203.611:352.94:570.75:440.96:596:54Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:023.55:340.96:311.17:006:52Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:182.712:503.46:151.07:241.27:016:51Third Quarter30Sat
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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