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 2h 39m 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 - Aug 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:013.05:470.36:050.76:168:09Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:073.012:463.16:240.36:550.86:178:08First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:512.81:373.27:070.37:520.86:188:07First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:422.72:343.37:560.38:560.86:198:06First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:402.73:343.58:520.210:010.76:198:05First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:432.74:353.89:520.011:040.56:208:04Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:472.85:344.010:53-0.26:218:03Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:493.06:304.212:030.211:54 AM-0.46:228:02Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:473.37:244.412:57-0.112:52-0.66:228:01Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:433.58:164.51:48-0.41:49-0.86:238:00Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:373.89:074.42:38-0.62:45-0.86:247:59Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:313.99:574.33:26-0.73:40-0.76:257:58Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:254.010:484.04:15-0.74:36-0.56:257:57Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:204.011:393.75:04-0.65:33-0.26:267:56Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri12:173.95:54-0.46:330.16:277:55Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:333.41:163.76:47-0.17:370.46:287:53Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:313.12:193.67:430.18:440.66:287:52Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:332.83:223.58:420.39:510.86:297:51Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:382.74:243.59:430.410:540.86:307:50Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:392.75:193.510:410.511:480.86:317:49Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:342.76:083.511:350.56:317:47Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:232.86:523.612:340.712:220.46:327:46Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:052.97:303.61:150.61:050.36:337:45New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:443.18:063.71:510.51:450.36:347:44New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:213.28:413.62:250.42:230.36:347:42New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:573.39:143.62:570.33:000.36:357:41New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:323.39:473.53:290.33:380.36:367:40Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:083.410:213.44:000.34:160.46:367:38Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri10:453.410:573.24:320.44:560.66:377:37Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:263.411:373.15:070.45:400.76:387:36Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:113.55:460.46:290.86:397:34First Quarter31Sun
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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