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 1h 27m 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 - Jul 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:142.711:253.35:180.25:050.45:578:24Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:562.75:530.35:490.65:578:23Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:033.112:412.76:300.36:370.75:588:23First Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:442.91:282.87:090.37:300.85:588:23First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:292.82:202.97:510.38:290.85:598:23First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:202.73:143.18:380.29:310.85:598:23First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:152.64:103.49:290.110:340.66:008:23Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue4:142.65:053.610:23-0.111:330.46:008:23Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed5:132.75:593.911:18-0.36:018:22Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:112.86:524.212:290.112:13-0.56:018:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:073.07:444.41:22-0.21:08-0.76:028:22Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:023.28:354.52:13-0.42:03-0.86:038:21Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:563.49:264.43:03-0.62:57-0.96:038:21Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:503.510:174.33:52-0.73:53-0.86:048:21Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue10:463.611:094.14:42-0.74:50-0.66:048:20Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed11:433.65:32-0.75:49-0.36:058:20Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:023.812:423.66:24-0.66:520.06:068:19Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:573.41:443.67:17-0.47:580.26:068:19Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:553.12:473.58:13-0.29:070.46:078:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:572.93:503.59:10-0.110:150.56:088:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:002.74:493.610:080.011:180.56:088:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:012.65:443.611:030.16:098:16Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed5:562.66:323.612:130.511:54 AM0.16:108:16Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:452.67:163.71:020.412:410.16:118:15Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:302.77:563.71:450.31:240.16:118:14New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:102.88:343.72:240.32:050.16:128:14New Moon26Sat
27Sun8:492.89:093.63:000.22:440.16:138:13New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:272.99:443.63:340.23:220.26:138:12New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:042.910:183.44:070.24:000.36:148:11Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:413.010:523.34:400.24:390.46:158:11Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:203.011:283.15:130.35:200.56:168:10Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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