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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 43m at 9:28 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:532.75:520.35:460.65:578:24Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:003.112:382.76:270.36:340.85:578:23Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:392.91:242.87:030.47:270.95:588:23Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun1:222.72:142.97:420.48:261.05:588:23Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:102.53:073.08:250.49:280.95:598:23Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:032.44:013.29:130.310:310.85:598:23Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed4:002.44:553.510:050.211:290.66:008:23Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu4:592.45:483.710:590.06:008:23Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:562.56:404.012:240.411:54 AM-0.26:018:22Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:512.77:304.21:150.212:48-0.46:018:22New Moon10Sat
11Sun7:442.98:204.32:03-0.11:42-0.66:028:22New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:373.19:094.42:51-0.32:36-0.76:038:21New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:303.29:584.33:37-0.53:31-0.76:038:21Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:243.410:474.14:24-0.64:26-0.66:048:21Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu11:193.511:383.85:11-0.65:24-0.36:048:20Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:163.65:59-0.56:26-0.16:058:20Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:303.41:163.66:49-0.47:310.26:068:19First Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:263.12:183.67:42-0.38:400.46:068:19First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:262.83:223.68:38-0.29:510.56:078:18First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:302.64:253.79:370.010:590.56:088:18Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed4:352.55:243.710:360.011:590.56:088:17Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:362.56:173.711:320.16:098:16Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:312.57:063.812:520.412:250.16:108:16Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:192.67:493.81:380.31:120.16:118:15Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:032.78:283.72:190.31:560.16:118:14Full Moon25Sun
26Mon8:432.89:053.72:570.22:370.16:128:14Full Moon26Mon
27Tue9:222.89:403.63:320.23:170.26:138:13Full Moon27Tue
28Wed9:592.910:143.44:040.23:560.36:138:12Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:372.910:483.34:360.24:350.46:148:11Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri11:153.011:223.15:070.35:160.66:158:11Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat11:543.011:582.95:390.46:000.76:168:10Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 12:22 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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