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 (tomorrow) : 7:00 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 34m at 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 - Jun 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:162.510:383.84:340.04:000.15:548:15Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun11:022.411:213.65:180.24:440.35:548:15Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:492.46:030.45:310.55:548:16Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:063.312:382.36:480.56:210.75:538:16Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:523.11:312.47:340.67:160.95:538:17First Quarter5Wed
6Thu1:402.92:262.58:180.68:170.95:538:17First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:302.83:202.69:010.69:200.95:538:18First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:202.74:112.89:430.510:210.95:538:18First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:112.64:583.110:240.411:180.75:538:19Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:002.65:433.411:050.25:538:19Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:492.56:273.712:100.511:48 AM0.05:538:20Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:372.67:113.912:590.312:31-0.15:538:20Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:242.67:574.11:460.11:16-0.35:538:21Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:122.68:444.32:34-0.12:03-0.45:538:21Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:012.79:324.33:21-0.22:52-0.45:538:21Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:522.710:224.34:10-0.23:44-0.45:538:22Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:462.811:144.14:59-0.24:38-0.35:538:22Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:432.85:50-0.25:37-0.25:538:22Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:083.912:442.96:42-0.26:410.05:538:22Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:043.61:473.17:36-0.27:490.25:538:23Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:023.42:523.38:29-0.29:020.35:548:23Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:023.13:553.59:23-0.210:130.45:548:23Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:032.94:533.610:15-0.211:190.35:548:23Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:032.75:483.811:07-0.25:548:23Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:592.66:393.912:200.211:56 AM-0.25:558:23Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:522.67:264.01:140.212:44-0.25:558:24New Moon26Wed
27Thu7:412.58:114.02:030.11:30-0.15:558:24New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:272.58:533.92:480.12:140.05:568:24New Moon28Fri
29Sat9:112.59:343.83:310.12:570.05:568:24New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:532.510:143.74:120.23:390.25:578:24Waxing 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 3:45 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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