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 1h 25m 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 - Sep 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:253.58:483.92:260.12:300.06:407:32New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:063.59:263.73:040.13:130.16:407:31New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:463.510:043.63:400.23:540.36:417:30Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:253.510:413.44:150.34:350.46:427:28Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon11:043.411:183.24:500.45:170.66:437:27Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue11:453.411:573.05:260.66:010.86:437:26Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:303.36:040.76:501.06:447:24First Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:412.81:193.26:470.97:441.26:457:23First Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:312.72:143.27:360.98:441.26:457:21First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:272.63:133.38:310.99:451.26:467:20First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:282.64:113.49:310.910:411.06:477:18Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon4:272.85:043.610:290.711:310.86:487:17Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:223.05:543.811:250.46:487:16Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:123.36:424.012:170.512:180.26:497:14Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:003.67:284.11:010.21:08-0.16:507:13Full Moon15Thu
16Fri7:483.98:134.21:440.01:59-0.36:507:11Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:354.29:004.22:27-0.22:49-0.46:517:10Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:244.39:474.13:11-0.43:40-0.46:527:08Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:154.410:373.93:57-0.44:34-0.26:537:07Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:084.411:293.64:45-0.35:300.06:537:06Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:054.35:37-0.16:310.26:547:04Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:273.41:064.16:330.17:360.56:557:03Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:313.22:134.07:360.38:450.66:557:01Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:403.13:213.98:450.49:530.66:567:00Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:503.14:273.89:550.510:550.66:576:58Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon4:543.25:253.810:590.511:490.56:586:57Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:503.36:173.811:570.46:586:56Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:393.57:023.812:360.412:470.36:596:54Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:233.67:433.71:170.41:320.37:006:53New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:023.78:223.71:550.32:140.37:016:51New Moon30Fri
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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