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 27m 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 - Nov 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:414.08:583.22:190.33:050.37:276:13Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:174.09:353.02:530.33:450.47:286:12Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:543.910:122.93:260.54:250.57:296:11Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:323.810:512.74:010.65:060.77:306:10Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:123.611:332.64:380.85:500.97:316:09Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:563.511:202.54:200.95:371.06:325:08Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:463.35:071.16:301.16:335:07Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:142.412:403.36:021.17:241.16:335:07Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:152.51:383.27:051.18:171.06:345:06Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:162.72:363.28:111.09:060.86:355:05Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:122.93:293.39:140.89:510.56:365:04Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat4:033.34:203.410:130.510:340.26:375:04Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:513.75:093.511:070.211:160.06:385:03Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:384.15:573.511:590.06:395:02New Moon14Mon
15Tue6:254.46:453.512:00-0.312:51-0.36:405:02New Moon15Tue
16Wed7:134.67:333.412:45-0.51:42-0.46:415:01New Moon16Wed
17Thu8:034.78:243.31:32-0.62:34-0.46:425:00New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:554.79:173.22:21-0.53:28-0.36:435:00Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:494.510:133.13:13-0.44:24-0.16:444:59Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:464.311:153.04:10-0.25:240.16:454:59Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:484.05:120.16:260.26:464:58First Quarter21Mon
22Tue12:232.912:533.76:210.37:290.36:474:58First Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:343.01:593.57:350.58:300.36:484:57First Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:423.13:023.38:480.59:250.36:494:57First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:433.33:593.29:540.510:140.26:504:57Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat4:353.44:503.110:520.410:570.26:514:56Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun5:213.65:353.011:420.311:360.16:524:56Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:033.76:172.912:270.36:524:56Full Moon28Mon
29Tue6:413.86:562.812:130.11:090.26:534:56Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:173.87:332.712:480.21:480.26:544:56Full Moon30Wed
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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