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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 52m at 8:55 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:363.211:083.14:24-0.44:54-0.57:045:36Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:253.05:18-0.25:41-0.57:035:37First Quarter2Thu
3Fri12:033.212:192.86:19-0.16:34-0.47:035:38First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:043.21:212.67:270.07:33-0.47:025:39First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:103.32:282.58:380.08:36-0.47:015:40First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:173.53:372.59:49-0.19:41-0.57:005:41Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue4:213.64:422.610:53-0.310:44-0.76:595:42Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed5:203.85:412.811:50-0.511:43-0.86:585:43Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:143.96:352.912:41-0.66:575:44Full Moon9Thu
10Fri7:043.97:253.112:37-0.91:29-0.76:565:45Full Moon10Fri
11Sat7:513.88:123.11:28-0.92:13-0.76:555:46Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:363.78:583.12:17-0.82:55-0.76:545:47Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:193.59:423.13:03-0.63:36-0.56:535:48Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:013.210:263.03:49-0.44:15-0.46:525:49Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:422.911:102.94:36-0.24:54-0.26:515:50Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:252.611:582.85:240.15:340.06:505:50Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:102.46:160.46:180.26:495:51Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:492.71:012.27:140.57:060.36:485:52Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:452.71:592.18:170.68:010.46:475:53Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:452.73:012.19:200.68:590.46:465:54Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:422.83:592.110:160.59:560.26:455:55Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:343.04:502.311:050.310:480.16:435:56Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:213.25:372.511:480.111:35-0.26:425:57Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:043.36:202.712:27-0.16:415:58Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:453.57:022.912:21-0.41:05-0.36:405:59New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:253.67:433.21:05-0.61:43-0.56:396:00New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:063.68:263.31:49-0.72:21-0.66:376:01New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:483.59:103.52:35-0.73:01-0.76:366:01Waxing Crescent28Tue
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 12:09 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 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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