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 4h 11m 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 - Aug 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:292.911:403.35:260.35:280.56:168:09Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:133.06:020.36:150.66:178:08Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:223.11:013.16:420.37:090.76:188:07Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:093.01:553.37:260.28:100.76:198:06Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:032.82:543.58:170.29:170.76:198:05Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:032.83:563.79:140.110:240.56:208:04Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue4:072.84:574.010:14-0.111:280.36:218:03Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:112.95:564.211:15-0.36:228:02Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:133.16:534.412:270.012:15-0.56:228:01Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:113.37:474.51:22-0.21:14-0.76:238:00New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:073.58:404.62:14-0.42:10-0.86:247:59New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:013.69:314.53:05-0.53:06-0.86:257:58New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:553.710:214.23:53-0.64:01-0.66:257:57Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:493.811:123.94:42-0.54:57-0.36:267:56Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:443.75:30-0.35:550.06:277:55Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:033.612:403.66:20-0.16:550.36:287:53First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:563.21:393.57:110.17:590.66:287:52First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:532.92:403.48:040.39:050.86:297:51First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:532.73:413.49:000.510:110.96:307:50First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:552.64:393.49:570.611:100.96:317:49Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue4:532.65:313.510:510.66:317:47Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:462.66:183.512:020.811:42 AM0.56:327:46Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:312.77:003.612:470.712:270.56:337:45Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:132.87:383.71:260.61:090.46:347:44Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:523.08:143.72:020.51:490.36:347:42Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:293.18:493.72:360.42:270.36:357:41Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:053.29:233.73:090.33:050.36:367:40Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:413.39:583.63:410.33:440.36:367:38Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed10:183.310:333.54:130.34:240.46:377:37Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:583.411:123.34:470.35:070.56:387:36Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:413.511:543.25:240.35:540.66:397:34Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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