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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 9:30 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 41m at 3:17 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - May 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:342.710:583.94:46-0.14:24-0.16:167:51Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:222.611:453.65:340.15:100.26:157:52Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:122.56:230.36:000.56:147:53Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:343.31:062.47:140.56:540.76:137:54Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:263.12:052.48:050.67:550.86:127:54Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:202.93:042.58:560.79:000.96:117:55Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:152.84:002.69:430.610:040.96:107:56Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:082.74:502.910:270.511:020.86:097:57Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun4:572.75:343.111:070.411:530.66:087:58Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:432.76:163.411:460.36:077:58Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:262.76:563.612:400.412:240.16:067:59Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:082.77:363.81:240.21:030.06:058:00New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:502.78:164.02:070.11:42-0.16:058:01New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:322.78:594.12:490.02:23-0.26:048:01New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:162.79:434.13:33-0.13:07-0.26:038:02New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:022.710:294.14:18-0.13:53-0.26:028:03Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:522.711:194.05:05-0.14:44-0.16:028:04Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:462.85:55-0.15:400.06:018:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:123.812:452.86:470.06:420.16:008:05First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:083.61:503.07:420.07:500.36:008:06First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:083.42:563.28:38-0.19:030.35:598:07First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:113.24:003.49:33-0.210:150.35:588:07First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:133.15:003.710:27-0.211:220.25:588:08Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:133.05:553.911:19-0.35:578:09Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:092.96:474.112:230.012:10-0.45:578:10Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:022.87:354.21:18-0.112:58-0.45:568:10Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:532.88:224.22:09-0.11:45-0.35:568:11Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:402.79:074.12:57-0.12:30-0.35:568:12Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:272.79:504.03:42-0.13:15-0.15:558:12Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:122.610:333.84:270.03:590.15:558:13Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:572.611:163.65:100.14:440.35:548:14Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 6:23 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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