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 27m 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 - Jun 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:042.78:273.72:200.21:560.15:548:14Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:432.79:033.72:580.22:320.15:548:15Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:212.69:403.73:360.13:090.15:548:16Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:592.610:173.74:130.13:470.25:538:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:392.610:563.64:510.14:280.25:538:17Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:232.611:383.55:300.15:120.35:538:17Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:102.76:120.16:020.45:538:18Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:253.41:032.86:570.16:590.45:538:18Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:163.32:003.07:460.08:030.45:538:19Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:123.23:013.28:38-0.19:110.45:538:19Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:133.14:023.59:33-0.210:190.25:538:20Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:153.15:023.810:29-0.411:250.05:538:20Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:163.16:004.111:24-0.65:538:20Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:163.16:554.412:27-0.212:20-0.85:538:21Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:133.27:494.51:25-0.41:14-0.95:538:21New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:093.28:414.52:19-0.62:08-0.95:538:21New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:033.29:334.53:12-0.63:01-0.85:538:22New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:573.210:244.34:04-0.63:54-0.65:538:22Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:523.111:144.04:55-0.54:48-0.35:538:22Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:473.05:46-0.45:430.05:538:23Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:053.712:433.06:36-0.26:410.35:548:23First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:573.41:412.97:260.07:410.55:548:23First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:493.12:392.98:160.18:450.75:548:23First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:432.83:353.09:050.29:480.85:548:23First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:372.64:283.19:520.310:470.85:558:23Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:302.55:173.210:380.311:410.75:558:24Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:202.56:013.311:220.35:558:24Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:072.56:433.512:290.612:050.25:568:24Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:522.57:233.61:130.412:460.15:568:24Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:342.68:013.71:530.31:260.05:578:24Full Moon30Fri
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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