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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:55 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 59m at 2:34 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Nov 2017

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:563.66:153.612:090.37:276:12Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:424.07:013.712:250.112:590.17:286:12Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:274.37:473.71:07-0.11:48-0.27:296:11Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:144.58:353.71:51-0.32:38-0.37:306:10Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:024.68:233.61:36-0.42:28-0.36:315:09Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:524.79:153.52:24-0.43:21-0.36:325:08Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:454.610:103.33:14-0.34:16-0.16:335:07Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:414.411:103.24:09-0.15:140.06:345:06Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:424.15:090.16:160.26:355:05Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:163.112:463.96:160.37:210.36:365:05Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:263.11:533.77:280.58:240.36:375:04Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:353.22:583.58:410.59:220.36:385:03Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon3:373.43:573.49:480.510:140.26:395:03Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue4:333.64:503.410:470.411:010.26:405:02Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:213.75:373.311:390.311:430.16:415:01Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:053.86:213.212:250.26:425:01New Moon16Thu
17Fri6:453.97:013.112:210.11:080.26:425:00New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:223.97:393.012:580.11:480.26:435:00New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:593.98:172.91:330.22:270.36:444:59New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:353.88:542.82:080.33:060.36:454:59Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:133.79:332.72:440.43:450.46:464:58Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:513.610:132.63:220.54:250.66:474:58Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:323.410:582.64:020.75:080.76:484:57Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:163.311:472.54:470.85:530.76:494:57First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:053.25:380.96:410.76:504:57First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:422.612:583.16:360.97:300.76:514:56First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:392.71:533.17:390.98:200.56:524:56First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:363.02:503.18:430.79:090.36:534:56Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed3:313.33:453.19:450.59:580.06:544:56Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu4:233.64:393.210:420.210:46-0.26:554:56Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 5:44 am — 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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