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 (tomorrow) : 6:08 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 25m at 11:36 pm (4.0 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 - Jun 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:083.13:543.19:340.110:020.45:548:14First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:063.14:503.510:24-0.111:080.25:548:15Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:043.15:453.911:14-0.35:548:15Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:003.16:384.212:09-0.112:05-0.65:538:16Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:563.17:314.51:07-0.312:55-0.85:538:17Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:503.18:244.72:03-0.51:47-0.95:538:17Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:443.19:164.72:58-0.62:39-0.95:538:18Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:393.010:104.53:52-0.63:33-0.75:538:18Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:353.011:044.34:46-0.54:29-0.55:538:19Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:332.95:41-0.45:27-0.35:538:19Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:004.012:352.96:37-0.26:290.05:538:19Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:573.71:382.97:32-0.17:350.35:538:20Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:553.42:422.98:280.08:440.55:538:20Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:543.13:433.09:200.19:520.65:538:21Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:512.84:393.110:100.210:550.65:538:21Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:452.75:283.310:550.211:500.65:538:21Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:342.66:123.411:360.25:538:22Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:202.56:533.512:400.512:150.25:538:22Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:032.57:313.61:240.412:530.25:538:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:432.58:093.72:050.31:310.15:538:23New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:232.58:463.72:440.32:080.15:548:23New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:022.49:233.73:230.22:460.25:548:23New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:402.410:003.74:000.23:240.25:548:23New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:202.410:383.64:380.24:040.35:548:23Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:012.511:183.55:160.24:460.35:558:23Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:452.55:550.25:330.45:558:24Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:003.412:342.66:350.26:260.55:558:24First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:463.31:272.87:180.27:250.55:568:24First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:373.12:243.08:050.18:310.55:568:24First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:333.03:243.38:54-0.19:400.45:568:24First Quarter30Thu
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 2:52 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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