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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 6:07 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 22m at 12:09 pm (3.0 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 - Nov 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:204.011:523.14:500.35:530.46:275:13Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:193.75:500.66:540.66:285:12Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:563.01:213.56:550.87:530.76:295:11Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:012.92:223.38:030.98:490.86:305:10Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:013.03:183.29:060.99:390.76:315:09Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:533.24:093.110:030.910:220.76:315:08Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:393.34:533.110:530.811:010.66:325:08Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:203.55:333.111:360.611:370.56:335:07Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:573.66:113.112:170.56:345:06New Moon9Mon
10Tue6:343.86:483.112:110.412:550.46:355:05New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:093.97:243.112:450.31:330.46:365:04New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:453.98:013.11:200.32:110.36:375:04New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:213.98:383.01:550.32:490.36:385:03New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:003.99:182.92:320.33:290.46:395:02Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:413.910:022.93:120.44:120.46:405:02Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:263.810:522.93:570.44:580.56:415:01Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:163.711:482.94:480.55:490.56:425:00First Quarter17Tue
18Wed12:123.65:460.56:440.46:435:00First Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:503.01:133.56:530.67:410.36:444:59First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:553.22:163.48:030.58:390.16:454:59First Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:593.53:193.49:130.39:35-0.16:464:58Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun3:593.84:193.510:180.110:29-0.36:474:58Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon4:564.25:153.511:18-0.211:21-0.56:484:58Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:494.46:093.512:15-0.46:494:57Full Moon24Tue
25Wed6:414.67:013.512:12-0.61:08-0.56:504:57Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:314.67:523.41:01-0.72:00-0.56:514:57Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:214.58:433.31:51-0.62:50-0.46:514:56Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:104.39:343.12:41-0.43:40-0.26:524:56Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:594.010:273.03:31-0.24:310.06:534:56Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:503.711:222.94:230.15:220.26:544:56Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 3:08 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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