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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 46m at 7:26 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:32 pm (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Oct 2020

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:133.68:313.62:070.52:220.47:016:50Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:473.79:043.52:390.53:000.47:026:49Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:213.79:373.33:090.53:370.57:036:47Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:553.710:113.23:390.64:150.67:046:46Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:313.710:463.04:100.74:540.87:056:44Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:093.611:242.84:430.85:360.97:056:43Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:513.65:200.96:231.17:066:42Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:072.712:393.56:021.07:161.27:076:40Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:582.61:363.56:541.08:161.27:086:39Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:592.62:383.57:551.09:191.17:086:38Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:042.73:423.69:020.910:170.97:096:36Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:092.94:423.810:100.711:100.67:106:35Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:083.35:374.011:130.411:580.37:116:34Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:023.76:294.112:120.07:126:33Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:534.17:194.112:440.01:08-0.27:136:31New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:444.48:084.11:29-0.32:02-0.47:136:30New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:344.78:574.02:15-0.42:56-0.57:146:29New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:244.89:473.83:01-0.53:50-0.47:156:28Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:164.710:393.53:48-0.44:45-0.27:166:26Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:114.611:353.34:39-0.25:430.17:176:25Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:094.35:330.16:450.47:186:24Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:363.11:114.06:330.47:510.67:186:23First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:442.92:183.87:400.68:580.77:196:22First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:552.93:263.68:520.810:010.87:206:21First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:022.94:273.510:020.810:560.77:216:19Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:003.15:213.511:040.811:420.77:226:18Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:503.36:073.411:570.77:236:17Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:323.46:483.412:210.612:420.67:246:16Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:103.67:253.312:560.51:240.57:256:15Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:453.78:003.31:280.52:020.57:266:14Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:193.88:343.21:590.42:400.47:276:13Full Moon31Sat
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 10:29 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 58% 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 (58% 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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