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 : 7:12 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 1:10 pm (3.1 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 - Apr 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:403.410:044.03:40-0.73:42-0.66:537:27Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed10:263.110:503.84:28-0.54:26-0.46:517:28Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu11:122.911:373.65:17-0.25:09-0.16:507:29Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:592.76:060.05:550.16:497:30Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:253.412:502.56:580.36:450.46:477:30First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:173.21:472.47:530.57:410.66:467:31First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:143.02:492.38:520.78:430.76:457:32First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:142.93:502.49:490.79:480.76:437:33First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:122.84:462.510:400.610:480.76:427:34Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:052.95:342.811:250.511:410.56:417:34Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:512.96:173.012:050.36:397:35Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:333.06:573.212:280.312:420.16:387:36Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:133.07:353.51:110.11:180.06:377:37Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:513.18:133.71:530.01:54-0.26:357:38Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:303.18:523.82:34-0.22:30-0.36:347:38Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:103.19:333.93:15-0.23:08-0.36:337:39Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:513.010:164.03:58-0.33:49-0.36:327:40Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:362.911:023.94:44-0.24:33-0.36:307:41Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:252.911:533.95:32-0.15:22-0.26:297:42Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:202.86:260.06:180.06:287:42Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:493.71:212.87:240.07:210.16:277:43Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:513.62:292.98:250.18:310.26:267:44Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:573.53:383.09:280.09:450.16:247:45Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:033.44:443.310:28-0.110:550.06:237:46Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:053.45:433.611:23-0.311:59-0.16:227:46Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:033.46:363.812:14-0.46:217:47Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:563.37:264.012:56-0.31:02-0.56:207:48New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:453.38:124.11:48-0.41:47-0.56:197:49New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:323.28:574.12:37-0.42:31-0.56:187:50New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:183.19:404.03:24-0.43:13-0.36:177:50New Moon30Wed
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 4:11 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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