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 5h 26m 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 - Jul 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:322.94:233.79:47-0.210:480.25:578:24Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat4:342.95:224.010:42-0.411:520.05:578:24Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun5:352.86:194.311:37-0.65:588:23Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon6:342.97:154.512:52-0.212:33-0.75:588:23Full Moon4Mon
5Tue7:322.98:094.61:49-0.41:29-0.85:598:23Full Moon5Tue
6Wed8:283.09:024.62:43-0.52:24-0.85:598:23Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:233.09:544.43:36-0.53:19-0.76:008:23Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:183.110:464.24:27-0.54:15-0.56:008:23Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:143.011:373.95:18-0.45:11-0.26:018:22Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:103.06:07-0.26:080.16:018:22Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:283.51:073.06:57-0.17:090.46:028:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:203.22:063.07:450.18:120.66:038:21Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:132.93:033.18:330.29:170.86:038:21Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:072.63:593.19:210.310:210.86:048:21Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:022.54:503.210:080.411:190.86:058:20Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat4:552.45:383.310:530.46:058:20Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun5:452.36:233.412:110.711:38 AM0.46:068:19Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon6:322.47:043.612:570.612:220.36:068:19Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:152.47:443.71:390.51:040.26:078:18New Moon19Tue
20Wed7:562.58:233.72:190.41:450.16:088:18New Moon20Wed
21Thu8:362.69:003.82:560.32:250.16:098:17New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:162.69:373.83:330.23:050.16:098:16New Moon22Fri
23Sat9:552.710:153.74:090.23:470.16:108:16Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun10:372.810:543.64:450.14:300.26:118:15Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:212.911:363.55:220.15:180.36:118:14Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:083.16:010.16:100.36:128:14Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:213.31:013.26:430.07:090.46:138:13First Quarter27Wed
28Thu1:113.11:583.47:300.08:140.56:148:12First Quarter28Thu
29Fri2:072.92:593.68:22-0.19:240.56:148:11First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:092.84:023.89:19-0.110:340.46:158:11Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun4:142.75:054.010:19-0.211:400.26:168:10Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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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