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 4h 28m 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 - May 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:134.112:452.96:48-0.36:42-0.16:157:51First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:133.81:522.97:50-0.17:500.26:147:52First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:183.63:022.98:540.09:020.36:137:53First Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:243.44:083.09:550.110:130.46:127:54First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:273.25:083.110:510.111:170.36:117:55Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:243.16:003.311:410.06:107:55Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:153.16:463.412:140.312:250.06:097:56Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:003.07:273.61:030.21:040.06:097:57Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:412.98:043.71:470.11:400.06:087:58Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:202.98:403.72:280.12:150.06:077:59Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:572.89:163.73:070.12:490.16:067:59Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:342.79:513.73:450.13:230.26:058:00Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:112.610:273.64:230.23:580.36:048:01Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:492.511:053.55:010.34:350.46:048:02Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:292.511:463.45:410.45:160.56:038:02Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:142.46:230.46:000.66:028:03Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:303.31:032.47:080.56:520.76:018:04Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:193.21:592.57:570.57:510.76:018:05Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:133.12:572.78:470.48:560.66:008:05Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:113.13:563.09:390.210:020.55:598:06Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:093.14:523.310:300.011:060.25:598:07Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon5:073.25:463.711:20-0.35:588:08Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:023.26:384.112:06-0.112:10-0.55:588:08Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed6:563.37:304.41:03-0.41:00-0.75:578:09New Moon24Wed
25Thu7:503.38:214.61:57-0.61:50-0.95:578:10New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:433.39:134.72:51-0.72:41-0.95:568:10New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:373.310:064.63:45-0.73:34-0.85:568:11Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:323.211:004.44:39-0.74:29-0.65:558:12Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:303.111:564.15:34-0.55:26-0.45:558:12Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:313.06:31-0.46:28-0.15:558:13Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:543.81:353.07:29-0.27:340.25:548:14First Quarter31Wed
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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