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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 08m at 2:33 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:11 pm (3.7 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 - Nov 2056

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:342.73:013.48:291.09:350.87:286:12Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:362.94:003.59:360.810:270.67:296:11Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:333.24:563.610:400.511:150.37:306:10Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:273.65:493.711:400.27:316:09Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:184.05:403.812:020.011:48-0.36:315:08Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:084.46:303.812:30-0.36:325:07New Moon6Mon
7Tue6:584.77:203.712:34-0.51:23-0.56:335:07New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:494.88:113.61:22-0.62:16-0.56:345:06New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:404.89:033.52:11-0.63:11-0.46:355:05Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:344.79:593.33:02-0.54:07-0.26:365:04Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:304.410:583.13:56-0.25:050.06:375:04Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:304.14:550.16:070.26:385:03First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:033.012:343.86:010.47:110.46:395:02First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:133.01:393.67:120.68:130.46:405:02First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:213.02:433.48:240.79:100.56:415:01First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:233.13:413.39:300.710:010.46:425:00Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:173.34:323.210:290.610:450.46:435:00Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:043.45:173.111:190.511:230.36:444:59Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:453.65:583.012:040.46:454:59Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:223.76:363.012:440.46:464:58Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:573.87:122.912:320.31:230.36:474:58Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:323.87:482.91:060.32:000.36:484:58Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:073.88:242.81:390.32:370.36:494:57Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:433.79:012.72:130.33:150.46:504:57Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:203.79:392.62:490.43:540.56:514:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:593.610:212.53:280.54:350.66:514:56Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:423.511:092.54:100.65:200.66:524:56Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:303.44:590.76:080.66:534:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:022.512:233.35:550.76:590.56:544:56Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:022.71:213.26:590.77:510.46:554:55Third Quarter30Thu
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 5:52 pm — 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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