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 12m 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 - Sep 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:482.55:243.410:400.86:407:32Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:402.66:123.512:001.011:33 AM0.76:417:31Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:262.76:543.612:430.912:200.66:417:29Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:072.97:323.71:200.71:030.56:427:28New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:453.08:073.71:550.61:440.46:437:27New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:213.28:423.72:270.52:230.36:437:25New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:573.49:153.72:580.43:010.36:447:24New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:333.59:503.63:290.33:410.36:457:22Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:113.610:263.44:010.34:220.46:467:21Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:513.711:053.34:340.35:070.56:467:20Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:363.711:493.15:110.45:570.66:477:18Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:263.85:540.46:530.86:487:17First Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:402.91:243.86:440.47:580.96:487:15First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:402.82:303.97:430.59:090.96:497:14First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:492.73:393.98:510.410:180.86:507:13First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:002.84:464.110:020.311:210.66:517:11Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:083.15:484.211:110.16:517:10Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:093.46:434.312:160.312:14-0.16:527:08Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:043.77:344.31:060.11:12-0.36:537:07Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:553.98:224.21:52-0.12:06-0.36:537:05Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:444.19:094.02:36-0.22:58-0.36:547:04Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:324.29:543.83:18-0.23:49-0.16:557:02Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:194.210:393.54:000.04:400.16:567:01Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:064.111:253.24:420.25:310.46:567:00Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue11:543.95:240.46:250.76:576:58Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:142.912:473.76:100.77:231.06:586:57Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:072.71:443.57:001.08:271.26:596:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:082.52:473.47:591.19:321.36:596:54Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:142.53:503.39:041.210:311.27:006:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:162.64:473.410:081.111:201.17:016:51Waning Crescent30Sun
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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