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 6h 10m at 9:38 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:30 am (2.8 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 - Aug 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri4:052.74:523.510:110.211:210.66:178:08Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat5:042.65:453.511:050.36:188:07Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:572.66:323.612:150.611:54 AM0.36:188:06Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:452.67:143.71:020.512:400.26:198:05Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:282.77:543.71:430.41:220.26:208:05Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:072.88:303.72:210.42:020.26:218:04Full Moon6Wed
7Thu8:452.99:063.72:570.32:400.26:218:03Full Moon7Thu
8Fri9:222.99:403.63:310.33:180.26:228:02Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:593.010:143.54:040.33:560.36:238:00Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun10:363.010:493.44:360.34:350.46:247:59Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon11:143.111:253.25:090.35:160.56:247:58Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue11:563.15:440.46:020.66:257:57Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:063.112:423.26:220.46:530.76:267:56Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:512.91:343.37:060.47:520.86:277:55Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:432.82:333.57:560.38:560.86:277:54Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:432.83:353.78:530.210:040.66:287:53Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:482.84:373.99:550.111:080.46:297:51Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon4:522.95:374.110:57-0.26:307:50Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue5:543.16:354.412:070.211:58 AM-0.46:307:49Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed6:533.47:294.51:02-0.112:57-0.66:317:48New Moon20Wed
21Thu7:483.68:214.51:53-0.31:54-0.76:327:47New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:423.89:124.52:43-0.52:50-0.76:337:45New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:363.910:024.33:32-0.53:45-0.66:337:44Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:294.010:524.04:20-0.54:40-0.46:347:43Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:233.911:443.75:08-0.45:37-0.16:357:42Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:193.85:57-0.26:360.26:367:40Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:373.31:173.76:490.17:390.66:367:39First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:343.02:193.67:430.38:460.86:377:38First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:362.83:213.58:420.59:520.96:387:36First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:402.74:223.59:420.710:530.96:387:35Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:402.75:163.510:390.711:460.96:397:34Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 12:34 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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