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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 58m at 6:08 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:09 pm (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Dec 2039

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:533.88:102.71:220.22:260.36:554:55Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:303.78:472.61:570.33:040.36:564:55Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:073.69:262.52:340.43:430.46:574:55Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:453.510:062.43:110.54:230.56:584:55Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:263.410:502.43:520.65:050.66:594:55Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:103.311:402.44:370.75:490.66:594:55Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:583.15:290.86:350.67:004:55Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:342.512:503.06:280.87:230.57:014:55Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:322.71:463.07:320.78:120.47:024:55Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:302.92:433.08:390.69:010.17:034:56Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:263.33:403.09:430.39:50-0.17:034:56Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:193.74:353.010:430.010:39-0.47:044:56Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:124.15:293.011:40-0.211:29-0.77:054:56Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed6:044.46:223.112:35-0.57:054:56New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:554.67:153.112:20-0.81:28-0.67:064:57New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:484.68:083.11:12-0.92:21-0.77:074:57New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:414.59:033.02:05-0.93:14-0.67:074:57Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:354.49:593.03:00-0.84:08-0.57:084:58Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:304.111:002.93:57-0.55:03-0.47:084:58Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:273.74:59-0.35:59-0.27:094:59First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:032.912:263.46:040.06:56-0.17:104:59First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:092.91:273.17:140.37:520.07:105:00First Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:133.02:282.88:250.48:460.17:105:00First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:143.13:262.69:320.49:360.17:115:01Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun4:083.24:202.510:320.410:210.17:115:01Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:563.35:082.411:240.311:040.17:125:02Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:393.45:522.412:090.27:125:03Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:183.56:332.412:510.17:125:03Full Moon28Wed
29Thu6:563.57:122.412:220.01:300.17:135:04Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:333.57:492.412:590.02:070.17:135:05Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:103.58:252.41:370.02:430.17:135:05Full Moon31Sat
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 9:08 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 27% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (27% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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