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 3h 33m 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 - Oct 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:384.09:553.23:160.34:020.47:016:50Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:173.910:333.03:510.54:440.67:026:49Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:573.811:122.84:270.65:280.97:036:47Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:403.611:552.65:050.86:151.17:046:46Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:293.55:471.07:091.37:046:45First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:452.51:243.36:371.28:081.47:056:43First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:442.52:253.37:361.29:091.47:066:42First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:492.53:263.38:421.210:041.37:076:41First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:512.74:213.49:471.110:501.17:086:39Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:452.95:093.510:460.911:300.87:086:38Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:323.25:543.511:390.77:096:37Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:163.66:373.612:080.612:290.47:106:35Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:593.97:193.612:450.31:170.27:116:34Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:434.38:023.61:230.12:040.07:126:33Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:274.58:463.62:03-0.12:52-0.17:126:31Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:144.69:333.42:45-0.23:420.07:136:30Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:034.610:223.33:31-0.24:340.17:146:29Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:564.511:163.14:20-0.15:300.37:156:28Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:544.35:140.16:310.57:166:26Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:163.012:574.16:150.37:360.67:176:25Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:252.92:053.97:250.58:430.77:186:24Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:393.03:143.88:400.69:470.67:186:23Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:503.14:183.69:550.610:430.57:196:22Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:523.45:153.611:020.611:320.47:206:21Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:463.66:063.512:000.57:216:20Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:333.86:513.412:150.312:520.47:226:18Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:164.07:333.312:550.31:380.37:236:17New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:564.18:123.21:310.32:210.37:246:16New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:334.18:503.12:070.33:020.47:256:15New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:104.09:272.92:410.43:410.57:266:14New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:473.910:052.83:160.54:210.67:266:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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