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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 20m at 7:12 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Sep 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:322.76:043.511:320.76:407:33Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:172.96:453.612:270.812:180.56:407:31Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:583.17:223.71:050.61:010.46:417:30New Moon3Tue
4Wed7:373.37:593.71:400.51:420.36:427:29New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:153.58:343.72:130.32:220.26:427:27New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:533.69:113.72:470.23:020.26:437:26New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:323.89:493.63:210.13:440.26:447:25Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun10:133.810:293.53:570.14:280.36:457:23Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:583.911:133.34:360.15:160.46:457:22Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:473.95:190.26:090.56:467:20Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:023.212:423.96:090.27:090.76:477:19First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:593.01:443.97:060.38:150.76:477:17First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:033.02:513.98:100.39:230.76:487:16First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:133.03:593.99:200.310:290.56:497:15Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun4:233.25:024.010:300.211:280.36:507:13Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:263.46:004.111:350.06:507:12Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:233.76:534.112:210.112:34-0.16:517:10Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:163.97:424.11:09-0.11:29-0.26:527:09Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:054.18:294.01:55-0.22:20-0.26:527:07Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:524.29:143.82:38-0.23:09-0.16:537:06Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:384.29:583.63:20-0.13:570.06:547:05Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:234.110:413.44:020.14:440.36:557:03Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:083.911:263.14:430.35:320.66:557:02Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:553.75:260.56:230.86:567:00Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:132.912:463.56:120.87:171.16:576:59Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:042.81:413.47:031.08:161.26:576:57Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:022.72:413.38:011.19:151.36:586:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:042.73:403.39:041.110:111.26:596:55Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:042.84:343.310:051.110:591.17:006:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon4:562.95:223.411:000.911:410.97:006:52Waning Crescent30Mon
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 10:18 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 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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