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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:41 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 58m at 2:20 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Feb 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:142.72:192.08:470.78:220.37:055:35First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:122.83:212.09:480.69:190.27:045:36Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:072.94:182.110:420.410:140.07:035:37Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat4:563.15:082.311:280.211:06-0.27:025:38Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:423.35:552.512:090.07:025:39Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:243.56:392.712:49-0.37:015:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:063.67:233.012:40-0.61:27-0.57:005:41Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:473.68:073.21:26-0.72:06-0.76:595:42Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:293.68:523.42:13-0.82:45-0.86:585:43Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:123.59:393.53:01-0.83:26-0.86:575:44Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:573.310:293.53:52-0.74:09-0.86:565:45Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:463.011:243.54:46-0.54:57-0.76:555:46Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:392.85:45-0.35:49-0.66:545:47Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:233.512:392.66:50-0.16:47-0.46:535:48Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:293.41:482.48:020.17:53-0.36:525:49Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:393.43:002.49:140.19:03-0.36:515:50Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:463.44:092.510:200.010:11-0.36:505:51Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:483.55:102.611:17-0.211:12-0.46:495:52Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:423.56:032.812:07-0.36:485:53Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:303.56:513.012:06-0.512:51-0.46:475:53New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:143.57:343.112:55-0.61:32-0.56:455:54New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:553.48:153.21:41-0.62:09-0.56:445:55New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:333.28:533.22:23-0.52:44-0.46:435:56New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:103.19:313.23:04-0.33:18-0.36:425:57Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:462.810:093.13:45-0.23:51-0.26:415:58Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:222.610:493.04:260.14:250.06:395:59Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:002.411:322.95:090.35:020.26:386:00Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:422.25:570.55:440.36:376:01First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:212.812:322.16:510.76:340.46:366:02First Quarter29Wed
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 5:30 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 48% 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 (48% 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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