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 3h 14m 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 - May 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:503.07:153.312:500.412:570.26:157:51Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:282.97:513.51:320.31:300.16:147:52New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:042.98:253.62:110.22:020.16:137:53New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:402.88:593.62:490.12:340.16:127:54New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:152.79:333.73:260.13:060.16:117:55New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:502.710:083.74:030.13:390.26:107:55Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:272.610:463.64:420.24:150.36:107:56Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:072.511:283.65:220.34:550.46:097:57Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:522.46:070.45:400.46:087:58Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:153.512:442.46:560.46:330.56:077:59First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:083.41:442.57:490.47:360.56:067:59First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:073.42:482.78:460.38:450.46:058:00First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:103.43:523.09:420.19:570.36:048:01First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:123.44:533.310:36-0.111:050.06:048:02Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:123.45:503.811:28-0.46:038:02Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:093.46:444.112:08-0.212:18-0.66:028:03Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:043.47:364.41:07-0.51:08-0.86:028:04Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:573.38:274.62:03-0.61:57-0.86:018:05Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:493.29:184.62:58-0.72:46-0.86:008:05Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:413.110:094.53:51-0.63:36-0.76:008:06Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:353.011:024.24:44-0.54:27-0.45:598:07Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:302.811:553.95:39-0.35:21-0.15:588:08Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:282.76:34-0.16:180.25:588:08Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:503.61:302.67:300.17:200.55:578:09Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:483.32:342.68:270.38:270.75:578:10Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:473.13:352.79:210.49:340.85:568:10Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:442.94:302.810:100.410:360.85:568:11Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:372.85:193.010:540.411:320.75:558:12Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:252.76:023.211:340.35:558:12Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:092.76:413.412:210.612:110.25:558:13Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:502.67:193.51:050.412:470.25:548:14Waning 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 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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