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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 10m at 8:55 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:24 pm (3.1 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 - Dec 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:263.88:442.81:570.12:560.26:554:55New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:033.79:232.72:340.23:340.36:564:55Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:413.510:032.63:130.44:140.46:574:55Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:203.410:462.53:530.54:540.56:584:55Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:023.211:342.54:360.75:370.66:594:55Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu11:483.15:250.86:210.66:594:55First Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:252.612:383.06:200.87:080.57:004:55First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:212.71:322.97:210.87:570.47:014:55First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:172.92:282.98:250.78:460.27:024:55First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:123.23:242.99:270.59:360.07:034:56Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue4:053.54:193.010:260.210:25-0.37:034:56Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed4:563.85:123.111:21-0.111:15-0.57:044:56Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:474.26:043.112:14-0.47:054:56Full Moon13Thu
14Fri6:374.46:563.212:05-0.71:06-0.67:054:56Full Moon14Fri
15Sat7:284.57:483.312:56-0.91:57-0.77:064:57Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:204.58:423.31:48-0.92:49-0.77:074:57Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:124.49:373.22:42-0.93:42-0.77:074:57Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:064.210:353.23:38-0.74:35-0.67:084:58Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:023.911:373.14:37-0.55:31-0.47:084:58Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:003.65:41-0.26:28-0.37:094:59Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:423.11:023.26:490.17:26-0.27:104:59Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:483.12:043.08:000.28:24-0.17:105:00Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:523.23:062.89:090.39:19-0.17:105:00Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon3:503.34:042.710:120.310:10-0.17:115:01Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:433.44:572.611:080.210:57-0.17:115:01Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:293.55:442.611:560.111:40-0.17:125:02Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:113.56:262.612:400.17:125:03New Moon27Thu
28Fri6:513.67:062.612:20-0.11:200.07:125:03New Moon28Fri
29Sat7:283.67:442.612:58-0.11:570.07:135:04New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:043.58:212.61:36-0.12:340.07:135:05New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:403.58:582.52:13-0.13:090.07:135:05Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 12:09 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 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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