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 (tomorrow) : in 5h 36m at 5:16 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:09 am (3.0 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 - Mar 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:233.34:482.410:570.110:45-0.16:356:02Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:183.45:412.611:480.011:39-0.26:346:03Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:073.46:272.712:32-0.16:326:04Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:503.47:082.812:27-0.21:11-0.26:316:05New Moon4Thu
5Fri7:293.47:462.91:10-0.31:47-0.26:306:06New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:053.38:223.01:50-0.32:20-0.26:286:06New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:403.28:563.12:28-0.22:51-0.16:276:07New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:133.09:313.13:06-0.13:21-0.16:266:08Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:472.810:073.03:440.03:520.06:246:09Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:212.610:443.04:230.24:240.26:236:10Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:592.411:273.05:050.34:590.36:226:11Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:412.35:520.55:410.46:206:12First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:152.912:312.26:470.66:300.46:196:12First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:113.02:312.18:490.68:290.47:187:13First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:143.03:372.29:550.69:350.37:167:14First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:183.24:422.410:560.410:410.17:157:15Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed5:183.45:412.711:500.111:43-0.27:137:16Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:143.66:353.012:39-0.27:127:16Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:053.87:273.412:41-0.61:25-0.57:117:17Full Moon19Fri
20Sat7:553.98:173.71:36-0.82:10-0.87:097:18Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:433.99:064.02:29-1.02:55-0.97:087:19Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:313.89:564.13:22-1.03:40-1.07:067:20Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:203.610:484.14:16-1.04:26-0.97:057:20Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:113.311:414.05:11-0.75:14-0.77:047:21Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:053.06:09-0.56:06-0.57:027:22Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:393.81:042.77:11-0.17:03-0.27:017:23Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:413.62:112.58:190.18:080.17:007:24Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:483.43:232.49:290.39:190.36:587:24Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:573.34:322.510:350.310:300.36:577:25Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue5:013.25:322.611:320.311:320.36:557:26Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:563.26:232.812:210.26:547:27Waning Crescent31Wed
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 8:12 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 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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