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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 47m at 4:07 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:42 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Apr 2037

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:163.79:414.23:09-1.03:22-0.96:527:28Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:053.510:304.14:02-0.94:08-0.86:517:28Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:543.211:214.04:55-0.64:55-0.56:507:29Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:452.95:49-0.35:43-0.26:487:30Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:143.712:402.76:460.06:360.16:477:31Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:103.51:402.57:470.37:340.46:457:32Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:103.22:462.48:510.58:380.66:447:32Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:143.13:522.49:530.59:460.76:437:33Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:163.04:522.510:500.510:490.66:417:34Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:113.05:422.611:380.511:440.56:407:35Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:593.06:252.812:190.46:397:36Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:413.07:043.012:310.412:550.26:387:36Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:203.17:403.21:130.21:290.16:367:37New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:553.18:153.41:530.12:010.06:357:38New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:303.18:493.52:310.02:320.06:347:39New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:053.09:243.63:080.03:040.06:327:39New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:412.910:003.73:460.03:370.06:317:40Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:182.810:393.74:260.04:130.06:307:41Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:592.711:223.75:080.14:530.16:297:42Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:442.65:550.25:380.26:287:43Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:113.612:372.56:470.26:310.26:267:43First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:073.61:382.57:460.37:340.36:257:44First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:093.52:462.68:480.28:440.36:247:45First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:163.53:552.99:510.19:580.16:237:46First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:223.54:593.210:49-0.111:07-0.16:227:47Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:233.65:583.611:43-0.36:217:47Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:203.66:523.912:11-0.312:34-0.56:197:48Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:143.67:434.21:10-0.51:22-0.76:187:49Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:053.58:324.32:05-0.62:08-0.76:177:50Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:543.49:204.42:57-0.72:54-0.76:167:51Full Moon30Thu
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 7:24 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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