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 : 8:19 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 2:12 pm (3.1 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 - Aug 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:343.28:074.21:44-0.21:36-0.56:178:08Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:263.38:544.12:32-0.32:29-0.56:188:07Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:153.49:394.03:17-0.33:19-0.46:188:07Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:033.410:223.73:59-0.34:08-0.26:198:06Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:493.411:053.54:41-0.24:560.16:208:05Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:363.411:473.25:210.05:450.46:218:04Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:233.36:010.26:350.76:218:03Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:302.91:123.26:420.47:300.96:228:02Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:162.62:063.17:260.58:301.16:238:01Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:072.53:033.18:160.69:331.16:248:00Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:052.44:003.29:100.710:341.16:247:59Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:042.44:543.310:060.611:271.06:257:57Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:012.55:433.411:000.56:267:56Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:522.66:283.612:130.811:50 AM0.46:267:55Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:382.87:093.712:550.612:370.26:277:54Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:213.07:483.81:330.41:220.16:287:53New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:043.28:283.92:100.22:06-0.16:297:52New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:463.49:073.92:460.02:51-0.16:297:51New Moon18Sat
19Sun9:293.69:483.83:24-0.13:37-0.16:307:49Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:143.810:313.74:03-0.24:26-0.16:317:48Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:023.911:183.54:44-0.25:170.16:327:47Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:543.95:29-0.26:130.36:327:46Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:083.212:523.96:19-0.17:150.56:337:44First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:053.01:553.97:140.08:230.66:347:43First Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:092.93:023.98:170.19:340.66:357:42First Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:192.94:103.99:250.110:420.56:357:40Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:282.95:134.010:340.111:420.46:367:39Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:333.16:104.011:370.06:377:38Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:303.37:024.012:350.212:35-0.16:387:37Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:213.57:494.01:230.11:28-0.16:387:35Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:083.68:323.92:060.02:16-0.16:397:34Full Moon31Fri
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 5:15 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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