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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 18m at 5:16 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:09 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Apr 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:433.27:062.912:260.21:020.16:537:27Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:253.27:443.11:120.11:380.16:517:28New Moon2Fri
3Sat8:023.28:203.21:530.02:110.06:507:29New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:373.18:543.32:320.02:420.06:497:30New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:103.09:273.43:090.03:120.06:477:31New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:432.910:003.43:450.03:420.16:467:31New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:172.810:353.44:220.14:120.26:447:32Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:522.611:113.45:000.24:450.36:437:33Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:292.511:523.35:410.35:220.46:427:34Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:122.36:260.56:040.56:407:35Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:393.31:032.37:170.66:550.56:397:35First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:343.22:032.38:150.67:570.56:387:36First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:363.23:092.49:170.59:060.46:377:37First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:423.34:152.710:170.310:160.26:357:38Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:443.45:163.011:120.111:23-0.16:347:39Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:433.66:123.412:03-0.26:337:39Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:373.77:053.812:24-0.412:51-0.56:317:40Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:293.77:564.21:21-0.71:38-0.86:307:41Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:193.78:464.42:16-0.82:24-0.96:297:42Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:103.69:374.53:10-0.93:11-0.96:287:42Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:003.410:284.44:04-0.83:59-0.86:277:43Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:533.111:214.34:59-0.64:49-0.66:257:44Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:482.95:55-0.45:43-0.26:247:45Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:174.012:482.76:55-0.16:410.16:237:46Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:173.71:542.67:580.27:460.46:227:46Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:213.43:032.59:020.38:570.66:217:47Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:263.24:092.610:030.410:070.66:207:48Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:283.15:072.810:570.411:100.66:197:49Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu5:223.05:552.911:430.36:187:50Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:093.06:373.112:030.512:220.36:167:51Waning Crescent30Fri
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 17% 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 (17% 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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