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 5h 21m 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 - Jul 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:152.68:393.82:320.22:060.05:578:24Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:552.79:173.83:100.12:460.05:578:24Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:352.79:553.83:480.03:270.05:588:23Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:172.810:353.74:250.04:100.05:588:23Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:022.911:173.65:04-0.14:570.15:598:23Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:493.05:46-0.15:470.25:598:23Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:033.512:423.16:30-0.16:440.36:008:23Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:533.31:393.37:18-0.27:470.36:008:23Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:493.12:403.48:10-0.28:550.46:018:22Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:493.03:433.69:06-0.310:050.36:028:22Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:532.94:453.910:05-0.411:120.16:028:22Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed4:572.95:454.111:04-0.56:038:21Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:593.06:414.312:14-0.112:03-0.66:038:21Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:583.17:354.41:11-0.212:59-0.76:048:20New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:543.18:264.42:05-0.41:54-0.76:058:20New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:473.29:154.32:55-0.42:46-0.66:058:20New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:383.210:034.13:43-0.43:37-0.56:068:19Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:283.210:493.84:29-0.44:28-0.26:078:19Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:183.211:343.65:14-0.25:180.06:078:18Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:083.15:59-0.16:100.36:088:17Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:203.212:593.06:420.17:040.66:098:17First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:063.01:523.07:270.38:020.86:098:16First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:552.72:473.08:130.49:030.96:108:16First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:472.53:423.19:010.510:051.06:118:15First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:422.44:343.29:500.511:020.96:118:14Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed4:372.45:243.310:400.411:530.86:128:14Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:292.56:093.411:280.36:138:13Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:172.66:523.612:390.612:140.26:148:12Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:022.77:323.71:210.412:580.16:148:11Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:452.88:123.92:000.31:420.06:158:10Full Moon30Sun
31Mon8:273.08:523.92:380.12:25-0.16:168:10Full Moon31Mon
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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