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 3h 58m 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 - Dec 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:464.26:023.112:14-0.16:564:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon6:354.46:533.212:02-0.51:04-0.36:564:55New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:244.57:443.312:52-0.71:54-0.56:574:55New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:154.58:363.31:43-0.72:44-0.56:584:55Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:064.59:313.32:36-0.73:36-0.56:594:55Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:004.210:283.33:31-0.64:29-0.47:004:55Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:554.011:303.24:30-0.35:24-0.37:014:55Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:533.75:34-0.16:20-0.27:014:55First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:353.312:543.36:430.27:18-0.17:024:55First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:413.31:583.17:550.38:16-0.17:034:56First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:463.43:002.99:050.49:120.07:044:56Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:453.54:002.810:090.310:050.07:044:56Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:393.64:542.711:060.210:53-0.17:054:56Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:273.75:422.711:560.211:38-0.17:064:57Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:113.76:262.712:400.17:064:57Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:523.77:072.712:20-0.11:210.17:074:57Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:303.77:462.712:59-0.12:000.07:084:58Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:073.78:242.61:380.02:370.17:084:58Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:433.69:022.62:160.03:130.17:094:58Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri9:203.49:412.62:540.13:490.17:094:59Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:563.310:212.63:330.34:240.27:104:59Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun10:343.111:042.64:150.45:010.37:105:00Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:142.911:502.65:000.55:400.37:115:00Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue11:582.85:510.66:220.37:115:01Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:422.712:482.66:490.67:080.27:125:02Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:372.91:442.67:520.67:590.17:125:02Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:343.12:432.58:570.58:53-0.17:125:03Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:323.43:442.610:000.29:49-0.37:135:03Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun4:283.74:422.710:580.010:44-0.67:135:04Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon5:234.05:392.911:53-0.311:40-0.87:135:05Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:164.26:343.012:45-0.67:135:06New Moon31Tue
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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