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 56m at 8:41 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:192.78:474.02:380.12:11-0.25:578:24New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:042.89:304.03:19-0.12:58-0.35:578:24New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:502.910:134.04:00-0.23:46-0.35:588:23Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon10:393.110:583.84:42-0.34:37-0.25:588:23Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue11:303.211:463.65:25-0.35:31-0.15:598:23Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:243.36:10-0.46:300.15:598:23First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:373.41:233.46:58-0.37:340.36:008:23First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:323.12:243.67:50-0.38:430.46:008:23First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:322.93:283.78:46-0.39:550.46:018:22First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:362.74:313.89:45-0.311:030.36:018:22Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon4:412.75:324.010:45-0.36:028:22Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:442.76:284.012:060.211:44 AM-0.36:028:21Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:432.77:204.11:020.112:40-0.46:038:21Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:372.88:094.11:530.01:33-0.46:048:21Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:262.98:544.02:39-0.12:22-0.36:048:20Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:132.99:373.93:23-0.13:09-0.26:058:20Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:583.010:173.74:03-0.13:550.06:068:19Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:423.010:563.44:420.04:390.26:068:19Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:253.011:353.25:190.15:240.46:078:18Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:083.05:550.26:110.66:088:18Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:132.912:543.06:320.37:020.86:088:17Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:542.71:433.07:110.47:571.06:098:17Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:402.52:363.07:530.58:581.16:108:16Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:312.43:313.18:410.510:011.16:108:15Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:282.34:263.29:330.511:000.96:118:15Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue4:262.35:183.410:270.411:530.86:128:14Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:232.46:073.611:210.26:138:13Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:152.66:543.812:400.512:130.06:138:12Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri7:052.87:394.01:240.31:03-0.26:148:12New Moon29Fri
30Sat7:533.08:234.12:070.01:53-0.46:158:11New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:413.29:074.12:48-0.22:42-0.46:158:10New 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 11:56 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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