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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 9:38 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 3:24 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:053.17:394.21:170.01:06-0.46:178:08New Moon1Mon
2Tue7:573.18:264.12:06-0.11:57-0.46:188:07New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:463.29:114.02:52-0.22:46-0.36:188:07New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:323.29:543.93:35-0.23:32-0.26:198:06New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:173.210:353.74:16-0.14:180.06:208:05Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat11:013.211:153.44:560.05:030.36:218:04Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:453.111:563.25:350.25:490.56:218:03Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:313.16:140.36:380.76:228:02Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:382.91:193.16:540.57:310.96:238:01First Quarter9Tue
10Wed1:242.72:113.07:380.68:301.16:248:00First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:142.63:073.18:260.79:311.16:247:58First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:102.54:023.29:170.710:311.06:257:57First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:082.54:553.310:110.611:250.96:267:56Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun5:032.65:443.511:040.46:277:55Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:542.76:303.712:130.711:54 AM0.26:277:54Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:422.97:143.912:570.412:420.06:287:53Full Moon16Tue
17Wed7:283.17:574.01:380.21:30-0.16:297:52Full Moon17Wed
18Thu8:143.38:404.12:190.02:17-0.36:307:50Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:003.59:244.13:00-0.23:05-0.36:307:49Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:473.710:094.03:42-0.33:54-0.36:317:48Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun10:363.810:563.84:26-0.34:46-0.26:327:47Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:283.911:463.65:11-0.35:420.06:327:46Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:243.96:00-0.26:420.26:337:44Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed12:413.41:253.96:54-0.17:470.46:347:43Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:413.22:303.87:530.08:570.56:357:42Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:483.03:373.98:570.110:070.56:357:40Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:563.04:423.910:020.111:120.56:367:39Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun5:023.05:414.011:060.16:377:38Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon6:013.16:354.012:090.312:040.06:387:36Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:543.37:234.012:590.212:570.06:387:35New Moon30Tue
31Wed7:423.48:074.01:440.21:460.06:397:34New Moon31Wed
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 6:31 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 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 Third 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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