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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 4:07 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 55m at 10:12 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - May 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:063.33:472.99:360.29:520.36:157:52Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:083.34:483.310:32-0.110:590.06:147:52Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue5:093.45:453.711:25-0.36:137:53Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed6:063.56:394.112:02-0.312:17-0.66:127:54Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:013.57:324.41:00-0.51:07-0.86:117:55New Moon5Thu
6Fri7:543.58:244.61:56-0.71:57-0.96:107:56New Moon6Fri
7Sat8:463.59:154.62:51-0.82:47-0.96:097:56New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:393.410:074.53:44-0.83:38-0.86:087:57Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:333.211:004.34:38-0.74:30-0.66:077:58Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:283.111:544.05:33-0.55:24-0.36:077:59Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:272.96:29-0.26:220.06:068:00Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:513.71:302.87:270.07:250.36:058:00First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:503.42:342.88:250.28:320.66:048:01First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:513.23:372.89:220.39:400.76:038:02First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:503.04:352.910:150.310:430.76:038:03First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:452.95:253.111:020.311:380.66:028:03Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:342.86:093.211:440.36:018:04Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:192.86:493.412:270.512:230.26:018:05Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:002.87:263.51:100.412:590.16:008:06Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:392.88:023.61:510.31:340.15:598:06Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:162.78:383.72:300.22:090.15:598:07Full Moon21Sat
22Sun8:542.79:143.73:070.12:440.15:588:08Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:312.79:503.73:450.13:210.15:588:09Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:102.610:283.74:230.13:590.25:578:09Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:512.611:093.65:020.14:400.25:578:10Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:352.611:533.55:440.25:250.35:568:11Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:252.66:290.26:170.45:568:11Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:433.51:212.77:170.17:170.45:558:12Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:373.42:212.98:090.18:230.45:558:13Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:363.33:243.29:04-0.19:330.35:558:13Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue3:383.24:253.59:59-0.210:410.15:548:14Waning Crescent31Tue
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 1:09 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (9% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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