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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 59m at 8:10 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:003.76:202.812:28-0.57:045:36Full Moon1Wed
2Thu6:493.77:092.912:21-0.71:14-0.57:035:37Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:343.77:543.01:10-0.71:57-0.67:035:38Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:173.68:373.01:56-0.72:37-0.57:025:39Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:573.49:183.02:40-0.53:16-0.57:015:40Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:363.29:592.93:22-0.43:52-0.37:005:41Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:143.010:402.84:05-0.24:29-0.26:595:42Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:532.711:232.84:490.15:050.06:585:43Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:342.55:350.35:450.16:575:44Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:102.712:192.36:270.56:280.26:565:45Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:022.71:112.17:250.67:180.36:555:46Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:592.72:102.18:290.68:140.36:545:46Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:582.83:112.19:300.69:120.26:535:47Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue3:542.94:082.210:260.410:080.06:525:48Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed4:453.15:012.411:140.111:01-0.26:515:49Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:333.45:492.711:58-0.111:50-0.56:505:50Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:183.66:352.912:41-0.46:495:51New Moon17Fri
18Sat7:023.77:213.212:39-0.71:22-0.66:485:52New Moon18Sat
19Sun7:463.88:073.41:27-0.92:04-0.86:475:53New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:313.78:543.62:16-0.92:46-0.96:465:54Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:173.69:433.63:05-0.93:30-0.96:455:55Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:053.410:363.63:58-0.84:16-0.96:435:56Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:563.211:323.64:53-0.65:06-0.76:425:57Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:512.95:54-0.36:01-0.56:415:58First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:333.512:542.77:00-0.17:02-0.46:405:59First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:393.42:032.58:110.08:09-0.26:396:00First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:483.43:142.59:210.09:18-0.26:376:00Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue3:543.44:202.610:250.010:23-0.26:366:01Waxing Gibbous28Tue
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 11:18 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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