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 : 9:38 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 54m at 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 - Mar 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:373.110:003.23:30-0.23:47-0.36:346:03Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:162.910:443.24:14-0.24:25-0.26:336:03Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:002.811:333.35:020.05:07-0.26:326:04Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:512.65:560.15:57-0.16:306:05First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:303.312:502.56:590.26:56-0.16:296:06First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:343.31:572.58:080.28:02-0.16:286:07First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:433.43:082.59:180.19:12-0.36:266:08Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat3:503.64:162.810:22-0.110:20-0.56:256:09Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:523.76:173.012:20-0.47:247:09Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:503.97:133.312:23-0.71:12-0.67:227:10Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:423.98:053.61:21-0.92:01-0.87:217:11Full Moon11Tue
12Wed8:323.98:553.72:16-1.02:47-0.97:207:12Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:203.79:433.83:08-1.03:31-0.87:187:13Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:063.510:303.73:58-0.84:15-0.77:177:14Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat10:523.311:183.64:48-0.64:58-0.57:167:14Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:392.95:39-0.35:42-0.27:147:15Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:063.412:272.76:310.06:270.17:137:16Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:573.21:202.47:270.37:170.37:117:17Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:523.02:182.28:280.58:140.57:107:18Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:532.93:222.29:310.69:160.67:097:18Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:552.94:252.210:310.610:200.67:077:19Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:522.95:192.411:240.511:170.57:067:20Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun5:433.06:062.612:080.47:047:21Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon6:273.16:472.812:060.312:470.27:037:22Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:073.27:263.012:510.11:220.17:027:22Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:443.28:033.21:320.01:56-0.17:007:23New Moon26Wed
27Thu8:213.38:393.42:12-0.22:30-0.26:597:24New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:573.39:173.52:52-0.33:03-0.36:577:25New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:353.29:563.63:33-0.33:39-0.36:567:26New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:143.110:373.74:15-0.34:16-0.36:557:26Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon10:573.011:233.75:00-0.24:57-0.26:537:27Waxing 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 6:31 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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