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 2h 43m at 6:07 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:30 am (3.7 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 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:003.65:132.911:240.311:13-0.16:564:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:443.95:593.012:120.06:574:55New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:294.26:453.01:00-0.16:584:55New Moon3Mon
4Tue7:154.47:333.012:40-0.41:48-0.36:584:55New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:034.58:223.01:27-0.52:37-0.36:594:55New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:534.49:142.92:17-0.53:28-0.37:004:55Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:464.310:102.93:09-0.54:22-0.27:014:55Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat10:424.111:112.94:06-0.35:17-0.17:024:55Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:413.85:09-0.16:150.07:024:56First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:172.912:433.56:180.17:140.07:034:56First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:263.01:463.37:310.38:110.07:044:56First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:323.22:493.18:450.39:06-0.17:054:56First Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:343.43:482.99:530.39:57-0.17:054:56Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:293.64:432.810:540.210:45-0.17:064:57Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:193.75:342.711:470.111:30-0.17:074:57Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:043.86:202.612:360.07:074:57Full Moon16Sun
17Mon6:473.87:032.612:12-0.11:200.07:084:58Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:273.87:442.512:52-0.12:010.07:084:58Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:063.78:242.51:320.02:410.17:094:59Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:453.69:032.42:110.03:210.17:094:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:243.59:442.42:500.14:000.27:105:00Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:033.310:252.33:310.34:390.37:105:00Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:433.211:102.34:130.45:180.47:115:01Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:253.011:582.45:000.55:580.47:115:01Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:102.85:520.76:390.47:125:02Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:502.512:582.76:500.77:220.47:125:02Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:442.71:502.57:530.78:080.37:125:03Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:382.92:462.58:570.68:550.17:135:04Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:323.23:412.59:580.49:45-0.17:135:04Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:243.54:362.510:550.110:35-0.47:135:05Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:153.85:302.611:49-0.17:135:06Waning Crescent31Mon
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 9:18 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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