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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 12m at 1:24 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:552.83:483.39:110.010:100.65:578:24Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:542.64:453.410:040.111:110.65:578:23Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:512.55:363.410:540.25:588:23Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:442.46:223.512:060.611:41 AM0.25:588:23Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:322.57:053.612:530.512:260.25:598:23Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:162.57:443.61:360.41:080.15:598:23New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:572.68:223.72:150.31:480.16:008:23New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:362.68:583.72:520.22:270.16:008:22New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:142.79:333.63:280.23:050.16:018:22New Moon9Tue
10Wed9:522.710:083.54:020.13:440.26:028:22Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:302.810:433.44:350.14:230.36:028:22Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:102.811:203.35:090.15:060.46:038:21Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat11:522.95:440.15:520.56:038:21Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:003.212:393.06:220.16:440.66:048:20First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:453.01:313.27:050.17:420.66:058:20First Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:362.92:293.47:540.08:470.66:058:20First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:342.83:303.68:49-0.19:550.56:068:19First Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:372.74:323.89:48-0.211:010.36:078:19Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:422.85:334.110:49-0.46:078:18Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:462.96:314.312:030.111:50 AM-0.66:088:17Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:473.17:264.41:01-0.212:50-0.86:098:17Full Moon21Sun
22Mon7:443.38:194.51:54-0.41:47-0.96:098:16Full Moon22Mon
23Tue8:403.59:104.42:45-0.62:44-0.86:108:16Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:343.610:014.23:35-0.73:39-0.76:118:15Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:283.610:504.04:23-0.64:34-0.56:118:14Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:223.611:403.65:11-0.55:30-0.26:128:13Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:173.55:59-0.46:280.16:138:13Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:313.31:143.46:48-0.17:290.56:148:12Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:243.02:133.47:390.18:330.76:148:11Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:202.73:123.38:310.39:380.86:158:10Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:192.54:113.39:260.410:400.96:168:09Third Quarter31Wed
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 4:37 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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