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 36m 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 - Feb 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:033.110:272.73:48-0.14:22-0.27:045:35Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:412.911:112.84:310.04:58-0.17:045:36Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:242.75:190.15:40-0.17:035:37First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:012.912:142.66:150.26:28-0.17:025:38First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:573.01:122.57:180.27:23-0.27:015:39First Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:003.22:162.48:270.28:24-0.37:005:40First Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:053.43:232.59:360.09:28-0.57:005:41Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:083.64:282.610:41-0.210:31-0.76:595:42Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:093.95:292.811:39-0.511:32-1.06:585:43Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:054.06:263.112:33-0.86:575:44Full Moon10Sun
11Mon6:594.17:203.312:30-1.11:23-0.96:565:45Full Moon11Mon
12Tue7:504.18:123.41:25-1.22:12-1.06:555:46Full Moon12Tue
13Wed8:404.09:043.52:19-1.22:59-1.06:545:47Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:293.89:563.53:13-1.03:46-0.96:535:48Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:183.410:483.44:07-0.84:33-0.76:525:49Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:083.111:423.25:02-0.45:21-0.56:515:50Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun12:002.76:00-0.16:10-0.26:505:51Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:393.112:562.47:020.27:030.06:495:52Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue1:393.01:582.28:080.48:010.26:475:53Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:412.93:012.19:140.59:000.36:465:54Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:402.94:012.210:140.49:570.36:455:55Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:343.04:532.211:050.310:490.26:445:55Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:213.15:382.411:490.211:350.06:435:56Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun6:033.26:192.512:270.16:425:57Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon6:413.26:562.712:17-0.11:030.06:405:58New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:173.37:332.812:57-0.21:36-0.26:395:59New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:523.38:082.91:35-0.32:08-0.26:386:00New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:263.38:443.02:12-0.32:40-0.36:376:01New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:013.29:203.12:50-0.33:13-0.36:356:02Waxing Crescent29Fri
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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