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 5h 46m 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 - Jun 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:543.52:413.08:27-0.18:430.45:548:14First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:553.23:443.19:230.09:520.55:548:15First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:553.04:423.210:160.110:560.55:538:16Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun4:512.85:343.311:040.111:520.55:538:16Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:422.76:193.411:480.15:538:17Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:292.77:003.512:420.412:280.15:538:17Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:112.77:383.61:260.31:060.15:538:18Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:512.68:153.72:070.21:430.15:538:18Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:302.68:513.72:460.22:190.15:538:19Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:082.69:273.73:240.22:550.15:528:19Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:462.610:033.64:010.23:320.25:528:20Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:252.510:413.64:380.24:110.35:528:20Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:052.511:193.55:160.24:510.45:528:20Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:482.55:550.35:360.55:538:21Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:013.412:352.66:360.36:260.55:538:21Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:473.31:282.77:200.27:240.65:538:21Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:383.12:242.98:070.18:270.55:538:22Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:333.13:233.28:580.09:350.45:538:22Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:333.04:223.59:51-0.210:410.25:538:22Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:333.05:203.910:45-0.411:450.05:538:23Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:343.06:164.211:40-0.65:548:23Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:323.17:114.412:45-0.312:34-0.85:548:23New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:293.18:054.61:41-0.51:29-0.95:548:23New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:253.28:584.62:36-0.62:23-0.95:548:23New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:203.29:504.53:29-0.73:18-0.85:558:23New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:163.210:434.34:22-0.74:14-0.75:558:24Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue11:123.211:364.05:14-0.65:10-0.45:558:24Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:103.16:07-0.46:09-0.15:568:24Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:293.71:103.16:59-0.37:110.25:568:24First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:243.32:113.17:52-0.18:160.55:578:24First Quarter30Fri
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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