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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 8:55 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 35m at 2:34 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Sep 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:373.78:074.31:39-0.21:44-0.46:397:33New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:283.88:554.22:26-0.32:36-0.46:407:32New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:173.99:414.03:11-0.33:27-0.36:417:31New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:053.910:263.83:55-0.24:16-0.16:417:29Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:523.811:113.54:380.05:060.26:427:28Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:403.711:573.25:210.25:570.56:437:26Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:293.56:040.46:500.86:447:25First Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:453.01:223.46:500.77:481.06:447:24First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:372.72:193.37:410.88:501.16:457:22First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:362.63:193.38:371.09:521.26:467:21First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:362.64:163.39:361.010:481.16:467:19First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:342.75:083.410:330.911:361.06:477:18Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:252.85:543.511:240.86:487:17Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:103.06:363.612:180.812:110.66:497:15Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:513.27:153.712:560.612:550.46:497:14Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:313.47:533.81:320.51:370.36:507:12Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:103.68:313.82:070.32:180.16:517:11Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:503.89:093.82:430.23:010.16:517:09Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:313.99:503.73:190.13:450.16:527:08Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:144.010:333.63:580.14:310.26:537:06Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:014.111:203.44:400.15:210.36:547:05Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:534.05:260.16:170.46:547:04Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:123.312:504.06:180.27:190.66:557:02Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:113.11:543.97:170.38:260.76:567:01Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:183.13:023.98:240.49:350.66:576:59Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:293.14:094.09:340.410:390.56:576:58Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:373.35:124.010:430.311:370.36:586:56Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:383.56:084.111:450.16:596:55Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:333.77:004.112:280.212:420.06:596:54Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:233.97:474.11:150.01:35-0.17:006:52New Moon30Sun
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 5:44 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 37% 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 (37% 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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