Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 54m at 6:07 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:30 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Aug 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:573.49:244.33:01-0.43:00-0.66:168:09Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:483.610:134.23:47-0.63:53-0.66:178:08Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:413.711:024.04:34-0.64:48-0.56:188:07Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:363.811:553.75:22-0.65:46-0.26:188:06Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:343.86:13-0.56:480.06:198:05Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:503.41:363.77:07-0.37:540.36:208:04Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:503.12:403.78:04-0.29:040.46:218:03Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:542.93:463.79:050.010:140.56:218:02Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:002.84:483.710:070.011:180.56:228:01Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:042.85:453.811:070.16:238:00Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:012.86:363.812:140.412:020.16:247:59Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:532.97:223.81:030.312:520.16:247:58New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:383.08:043.81:470.21:370.06:257:57New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:203.18:423.82:270.22:200.16:267:56New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:593.19:193.73:040.23:000.16:277:55New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:373.29:543.63:380.23:380.26:277:54Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:143.210:293.44:120.34:170.46:287:53Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:523.211:043.24:450.34:570.56:297:51Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:313.211:403.05:180.45:390.76:307:50Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:133.25:530.56:240.96:307:49Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:202.912:593.26:330.67:151.06:317:48First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:062.71:513.27:170.68:131.16:327:47First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:582.62:493.38:080.69:151.06:337:45First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:572.63:483.59:050.510:170.96:337:44First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:002.74:463.710:060.411:150.76:347:43Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:002.95:413.911:050.16:357:41Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:573.26:344.112:080.412:03-0.16:367:40Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:523.57:244.312:570.112:58-0.46:367:39Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:443.88:144.41:45-0.21:52-0.66:377:37Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:364.09:034.32:31-0.42:46-0.66:387:36Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:274.29:524.23:18-0.63:40-0.66:387:35Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 9:18 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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