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 2h 56m 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 - Sep 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:093.37:414.31:180.11:12-0.26:397:33Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:003.58:294.22:050.02:04-0.26:407:32Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:483.69:134.12:490.02:54-0.26:417:30Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:333.79:563.83:300.03:420.06:417:29Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:183.710:373.64:090.14:280.26:427:28Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:013.611:183.34:470.25:150.46:437:26Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:453.55:250.46:040.76:447:25Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:003.012:323.46:040.66:561.06:447:24Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:452.81:223.36:460.87:541.26:457:22Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:352.62:193.37:341.08:571.36:467:21Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:342.53:193.38:301.110:011.36:467:19Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:362.44:193.39:301.010:581.26:477:18Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:362.55:123.510:290.911:461.06:487:16Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:282.75:593.611:230.86:497:15Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:142.96:423.812:280.812:120.56:497:14Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:573.27:223.91:060.612:580.36:507:12New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:383.48:024.01:420.41:430.16:517:11New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:193.78:424.02:180.22:270.06:517:09New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:013.99:223.92:540.13:130.06:527:08New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:454.110:053.73:320.04:010.06:537:06Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:324.210:513.54:130.04:520.16:547:05Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:224.211:403.34:560.05:460.36:547:04Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:174.15:440.16:470.56:557:02First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:363.11:194.16:390.37:540.76:567:01First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:402.92:264.07:420.49:050.76:576:59First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:512.93:374.08:520.510:140.76:576:58First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:043.04:434.010:040.511:160.66:586:56Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:103.15:434.011:120.36:596:55Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:073.46:364.012:090.412:120.27:006:54Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:583.67:234.012:560.31:050.17:006:52Full Moon30Fri
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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