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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 36m at 8:19 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Apr 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:303.04:002.510:020.510:030.46:527:28First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:293.14:582.810:540.311:060.16:517:29Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:243.25:523.211:430.06:497:29Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:163.46:433.612:05-0.212:29-0.36:487:30Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:063.57:324.012:59-0.51:14-0.66:477:31Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:543.58:214.31:52-0.71:59-0.86:457:32Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:433.59:104.42:44-0.82:45-0.96:447:32Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:323.410:014.53:36-0.83:33-0.96:437:33Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:233.210:544.34:29-0.74:23-0.86:417:34Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:173.111:504.15:24-0.55:17-0.66:407:35Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:162.96:23-0.36:15-0.36:397:36Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:493.91:202.87:240.07:200.06:377:36Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:533.62:302.78:290.18:310.26:367:37Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:003.43:402.89:330.29:440.46:357:38Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:053.24:442.910:320.210:520.46:347:39Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:043.15:393.111:240.211:510.36:327:40Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:563.06:263.312:090.16:317:40Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:423.07:083.412:420.212:480.06:307:41Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:242.97:463.51:270.11:250.06:297:42New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:022.98:223.62:080.11:590.06:277:43New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:382.88:573.72:470.12:320.06:267:44New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:132.89:323.63:240.13:050.16:257:44New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:492.710:073.64:010.13:390.26:247:45Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:252.610:443.54:380.24:140.36:237:46Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:032.511:233.45:170.44:520.46:227:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:442.45:580.55:340.56:207:48Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:063.312:312.46:420.56:230.66:197:48First Quarter27Fri
28Sat12:543.21:252.47:300.67:190.66:187:49First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:473.12:252.68:220.58:240.66:177:50First Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:453.13:262.89:150.49:320.56:167:51First Quarter30Mon
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 11:19 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 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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