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 1h 30m 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 - Mar 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:093.29:303.22:59-0.43:20-0.46:346:03Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:473.110:133.33:43-0.33:55-0.36:336:03Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat10:292.911:003.44:30-0.24:35-0.36:326:04Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:162.611:533.45:230.05:20-0.26:306:05Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon12:102.46:230.16:13-0.26:296:06Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:543.41:142.37:310.27:15-0.16:286:07Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:033.42:262.38:440.28:26-0.16:266:08Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:143.53:402.49:550.19:39-0.26:256:09Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri4:213.64:462.610:56-0.110:47-0.46:246:09Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat5:223.75:452.911:50-0.311:48-0.66:226:10Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:163.87:373.21:38-0.57:217:11New Moon11Sun
12Mon8:053.88:263.41:44-0.72:23-0.67:207:12New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:513.79:133.62:36-0.83:05-0.77:187:13New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:353.59:573.63:26-0.73:45-0.67:177:14New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:183.310:413.64:13-0.64:24-0.47:157:14Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri11:003.011:243.55:01-0.35:02-0.27:147:15Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:432.75:490.05:400.07:137:16Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:093.312:272.46:390.36:210.37:117:17Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:573.11:172.27:340.57:080.57:107:18First Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:523.02:162.08:360.78:040.77:097:18First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:532.93:222.09:420.89:090.77:077:19First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:582.84:272.110:420.810:160.77:067:20First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:572.95:222.211:330.611:150.57:047:21Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat5:473.06:092.512:160.57:037:22Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:313.16:502.712:070.312:530.37:027:22Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:113.27:293.012:520.11:280.17:007:23Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:493.38:073.31:36-0.12:01-0.16:597:24Full Moon27Tue
28Wed8:263.38:453.52:18-0.32:34-0.36:577:25Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:043.39:253.73:00-0.43:09-0.46:567:26Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:443.210:073.83:44-0.43:46-0.46:557:26Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat10:263.010:523.94:30-0.34:25-0.46:537:27Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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