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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 58m at 10:33 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:13 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Aug 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:083.18:414.32:20-0.22:09-0.66:178:08New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:013.39:294.23:07-0.33:03-0.56:178:08New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:513.410:153.93:52-0.33:55-0.36:188:07Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:413.410:593.64:35-0.24:47-0.16:198:06Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:293.411:433.35:16-0.15:390.26:208:05Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:183.45:570.16:320.56:208:04Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:272.91:093.36:380.37:290.86:218:03First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:142.62:033.27:220.58:321.06:228:02First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:062.43:013.28:100.69:371.16:238:01First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:042.34:003.29:030.710:401.16:238:00First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:052.24:563.310:010.711:361.16:247:59Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:042.35:473.410:570.66:257:57Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:552.46:323.512:230.911:48 AM0.56:267:56Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:412.67:133.71:040.712:350.46:267:55Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:232.87:513.81:420.61:190.26:277:54Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:032.98:273.82:160.42:010.16:287:53Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:433.19:043.82:490.22:430.16:297:52Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:223.39:403.73:220.13:260.06:297:51Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:033.510:193.63:560.04:110.16:307:49Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:473.711:003.44:320.04:590.26:317:48Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu11:343.811:453.25:110.05:510.46:327:47Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:263.85:540.06:500.56:327:46Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat12:362.91:253.86:440.17:550.76:337:44Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:352.72:313.87:420.29:070.86:347:43Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:432.73:403.98:480.210:190.76:357:42Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:552.74:484.09:580.211:240.66:357:41Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:052.85:504.111:070.06:367:39Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:073.16:454.212:210.412:10-0.16:377:38Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:033.37:354.21:110.21:07-0.26:377:37New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:543.58:214.11:560.02:00-0.26:387:35New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:413.79:053.92:38-0.12:50-0.26:397:34New Moon31Sun
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 1:23 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (67% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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