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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 6:07 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 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 - Jun 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:153.81:572.97:52-0.17:540.25:548:15Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:173.53:043.08:50-0.19:080.45:548:15Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:193.24:083.29:450.010:190.45:538:16Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:193.05:063.410:37-0.111:230.45:538:16Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue5:152.95:573.611:24-0.15:538:17Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:072.76:433.712:200.312:08-0.15:538:17Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:552.67:253.81:110.212:490.05:538:18Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:392.68:053.81:570.21:280.05:538:18New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:202.58:433.82:400.22:060.15:538:19New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:002.59:213.83:200.22:440.15:538:19New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:402.49:593.74:000.23:220.25:538:20New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:192.410:383.64:390.34:010.35:538:20Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed11:002.311:173.45:180.34:420.55:538:21Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:432.311:573.35:570.45:250.65:538:21Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:292.46:370.56:130.75:538:21Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:403.11:182.47:180.57:070.85:538:22First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:263.02:112.67:590.48:060.85:538:22First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:152.93:052.88:430.39:100.75:538:22First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:082.83:593.29:280.210:150.65:538:23First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:042.74:523.510:160.011:170.45:538:23Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:012.75:453.911:05-0.25:548:23Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:572.76:384.212:160.111:56 AM-0.45:548:23Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:522.87:304.41:12-0.112:49-0.65:548:23Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:472.98:234.62:06-0.31:42-0.75:558:23Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:412.99:164.62:59-0.52:36-0.85:558:24Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:373.010:094.53:51-0.53:32-0.75:558:24Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:343.011:034.34:44-0.54:30-0.65:568:24Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu11:333.111:584.05:37-0.45:30-0.35:568:24Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:343.16:30-0.46:33-0.15:568:24Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:543.71:373.17:24-0.37:400.25:578:24Third Quarter30Sat
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 3:08 pm — 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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