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 : 8:31 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 08m at 2:27 pm (2.8 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 - Jul 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:402.510:553.54:530.24:270.35:578:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:212.511:333.35:290.35:080.55:578:24Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:032.66:060.35:530.65:588:23Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:133.212:492.66:440.36:430.75:588:23Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:563.01:392.87:240.37:380.75:598:23Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:442.92:322.98:080.28:400.75:598:23Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:372.83:283.28:560.19:450.66:008:23Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:342.84:253.59:480.010:490.46:008:23Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:342.85:213.810:42-0.211:500.26:018:22Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:332.86:174.111:37-0.56:018:22Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:312.97:114.412:48-0.112:32-0.76:028:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:283.18:044.51:42-0.31:27-0.86:038:21New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:233.28:574.62:35-0.52:23-0.96:038:21New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:193.39:494.53:27-0.63:18-0.96:048:21New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:143.310:424.34:19-0.74:15-0.76:058:20Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:113.411:354.05:10-0.65:13-0.56:058:20Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:103.46:02-0.56:14-0.26:068:19Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:293.71:103.46:54-0.47:180.16:068:19First Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:253.32:123.47:48-0.28:250.46:078:18First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:243.03:153.48:420.09:330.66:088:18First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:242.84:143.49:360.110:390.66:098:17First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:242.65:103.510:290.211:380.66:098:16Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:202.55:593.511:190.26:108:16Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:112.56:453.612:300.512:060.26:118:15Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed6:572.67:263.61:160.512:490.26:118:14Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:392.68:053.71:570.41:310.26:128:14Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:182.78:423.72:350.32:100.26:138:13Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:572.79:173.73:110.32:480.26:148:12Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:342.89:523.63:460.23:260.26:148:11Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:112.810:273.54:190.24:050.36:158:10Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:492.911:023.44:530.34:450.46:168:10Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 5:29 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 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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