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 : 9:28 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 50m at 3:12 pm (3.2 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 - Dec 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:253.73:403.09:480.29:47-0.26:554:55Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:234.04:393.010:510.110:40-0.36:564:55Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:174.25:343.011:48-0.111:31-0.46:574:55Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:084.36:263.012:41-0.26:584:55New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:574.37:162.912:21-0.41:30-0.26:594:55New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:444.38:032.91:09-0.42:17-0.27:004:55New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:304.18:502.81:56-0.33:03-0.17:004:55Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:153.99:372.82:43-0.13:480.17:014:55Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:593.710:242.73:290.14:320.27:024:55Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:443.411:132.64:170.35:150.37:034:56Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:283.15:070.55:580.57:034:56First Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:042.612:152.96:020.76:410.57:044:56First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:582.71:042.77:010.97:250.67:054:56First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:522.81:552.58:040.98:100.57:054:57First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:452.92:492.49:060.98:550.47:064:57Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu3:353.13:412.410:030.79:410.37:074:57Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:223.34:312.410:540.610:260.27:074:58Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:083.55:182.411:410.411:120.07:084:58Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:523.76:042.512:260.27:094:58Full Moon19Sun
20Mon6:353.96:492.61:090.07:094:59Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:194.07:342.712:42-0.31:51-0.27:104:59Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:044.08:212.81:29-0.52:35-0.37:105:00Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:494.09:102.92:17-0.53:19-0.37:115:00Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:363.910:023.03:08-0.54:04-0.47:115:01Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:253.710:573.14:02-0.44:51-0.47:115:01Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:163.411:563.25:01-0.25:40-0.47:125:02Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:123.16:050.06:32-0.47:125:03Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:593.31:122.97:150.17:27-0.37:125:03Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:033.42:162.78:280.28:25-0.37:135:04Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:073.63:212.59:380.29:24-0.37:135:05Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:083.74:242.510:430.110:23-0.47:135:05Waning 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 6:20 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 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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