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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 5:06 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 14m at 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 - Sep 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:493.910:124.13:43-0.33:59-0.36:407:33Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:394.011:003.84:27-0.34:53-0.26:407:32Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:324.111:523.65:13-0.35:500.06:417:30Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:304.06:02-0.16:530.36:427:29First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:483.31:314.06:560.08:000.56:427:27First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:503.02:383.97:560.29:120.66:437:26First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:592.93:463.99:020.310:220.76:447:25First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:092.94:513.910:090.411:240.66:457:23Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:132.95:493.911:130.36:457:22Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:103.16:414.012:190.512:110.36:467:20Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:003.27:273.91:060.41:020.26:477:19Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:443.38:083.91:480.31:480.26:477:18Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:253.48:463.82:260.32:300.26:487:16Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:033.59:233.73:010.33:110.36:497:15Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:403.69:583.53:340.43:500.46:507:13Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:173.610:333.34:060.54:300.66:507:12Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:543.511:083.14:380.65:100.76:517:10Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:333.511:472.95:110.75:540.96:527:09Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:163.45:480.96:421.16:527:08Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:292.71:053.36:291.07:371.26:537:06Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:192.62:003.37:181.08:381.36:547:05Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:172.53:013.48:161.09:401.26:557:03Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:212.64:023.59:190.910:381.06:557:02Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:222.84:593.710:210.711:290.86:567:00Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:193.05:513.911:200.56:576:59Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:103.46:404.112:150.512:160.16:576:58Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:003.77:284.212:590.21:09-0.16:586:56New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:484.08:144.21:43-0.12:01-0.36:596:55New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:374.39:024.12:26-0.32:53-0.47:006:53New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:274.59:504.03:10-0.43:46-0.47:006:52Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 2:07 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 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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