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 11m at 7:00 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:032.611:183.55:120.24:510.35:548:14Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:472.611:593.35:530.35:340.55:548:15Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:332.56:340.46:220.75:548:15Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:423.11:232.67:150.47:140.85:538:16First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:272.92:152.67:580.58:120.95:538:17First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:162.83:082.88:430.49:140.95:538:17First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:092.74:013.09:290.310:140.85:538:18First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:032.74:513.310:160.211:120.65:538:18Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:562.75:403.611:030.05:538:19Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:492.76:283.912:060.311:51 AM-0.25:538:19Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:402.87:164.112:570.112:40-0.45:528:19Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:312.98:044.31:46-0.21:29-0.65:528:20Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:223.08:534.42:35-0.42:19-0.75:528:20Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:143.19:434.43:24-0.53:11-0.75:528:21Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:073.210:344.34:14-0.64:05-0.65:538:21Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:023.211:264.15:04-0.65:01-0.55:538:21Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:013.35:56-0.56:01-0.25:538:22Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:213.81:023.36:49-0.57:050.05:538:22Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:183.52:063.37:44-0.48:140.25:538:22Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:183.23:103.48:41-0.39:250.35:538:23Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:203.04:123.59:37-0.210:330.45:538:23Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:222.85:103.610:32-0.211:360.35:548:23Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:212.76:033.711:25-0.25:548:23Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:152.76:523.812:320.212:14-0.15:548:23Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:052.77:363.81:220.21:00-0.15:558:23New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:512.78:173.82:070.11:43-0.15:558:23New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:342.78:573.82:490.12:250.05:558:24New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:152.79:343.73:280.13:050.05:568:24New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:542.710:113.64:050.13:440.15:568:24Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:342.710:483.44:420.14:240.35:568:24Waxing 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 10:05 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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