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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 29m at 6:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:41 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Oct 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:264.15:480.47:020.77:016:51First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:452.91:294.06:450.58:100.87:026:49First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:522.82:393.97:510.69:210.87:036:48First Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:062.83:493.99:050.610:270.77:036:46First Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:173.04:554.010:190.411:250.57:046:45Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:213.35:534.011:260.37:056:44Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:173.66:454.012:150.312:260.17:066:42Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:083.97:324.01:010.11:200.07:066:41Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:554.18:173.91:430.02:110.07:076:40Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:394.29:003.72:240.02:590.07:086:38Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:224.29:423.43:020.13:450.27:096:37Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:044.110:233.23:400.24:310.47:106:36Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:474.011:062.94:180.45:180.67:106:34Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:313.811:512.74:570.76:070.97:116:33Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:193.65:400.97:011.17:126:32Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:412.61:133.46:291.18:001.37:136:31Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:402.52:143.37:271.29:021.37:146:29Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:452.53:173.38:331.39:591.37:156:28Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:482.64:143.39:391.210:471.17:156:27Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu4:422.85:033.410:391.111:280.97:166:26Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:283.05:473.411:310.87:176:25Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:103.36:273.512:040.712:180.67:186:23Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun6:493.67:073.512:380.51:020.47:196:22New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:293.97:463.51:130.31:460.27:206:21New Moon24Mon
25Tue8:094.28:263.51:490.12:310.17:216:20New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:514.49:093.42:260.03:160.17:226:19New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:354.59:543.33:06-0.14:040.17:226:18Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:234.410:423.13:500.04:560.27:236:17Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat11:154.311:373.04:380.15:510.47:246:16Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:134.25:320.26:530.57:256:15First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:392.91:174.06:350.47:590.67:266:14First Quarter31Mon
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 9:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 (67% 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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