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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 35m at 7:00 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:10 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Aug 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:232.811:333.25:220.45:200.66:178:08Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:032.95:540.46:050.76:188:08Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:092.912:473.06:270.56:550.96:188:07First Quarter3Sat
4Sun12:502.81:353.17:050.57:511.06:198:06First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:372.62:283.27:480.58:541.06:208:05First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:312.53:263.48:380.410:000.96:218:04First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:312.44:263.69:350.311:040.76:218:03Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:352.55:253.910:350.16:228:02Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:372.66:224.112:030.511:35 AM-0.16:238:01Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:352.87:164.312:570.212:34-0.46:248:00Full Moon10Sat
11Sun7:313.18:084.51:470.01:32-0.66:247:59Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:253.38:584.52:35-0.22:28-0.76:257:57Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:183.69:484.33:22-0.43:24-0.76:267:56Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed10:123.710:374.14:09-0.54:20-0.56:277:55Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:063.811:273.84:55-0.55:18-0.36:277:54Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:023.95:43-0.46:180.06:287:53Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:193.41:013.86:32-0.27:230.46:297:52Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun1:153.12:033.87:250.08:320.66:307:51Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:162.83:073.78:210.39:430.86:307:49Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:222.64:123.69:220.410:500.86:317:48Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed4:292.55:123.610:250.511:490.86:327:47Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu5:292.56:053.711:230.56:327:46Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri6:222.66:523.712:400.712:150.56:337:44Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:072.77:343.71:230.61:010.46:347:43New Moon24Sat
25Sun7:472.98:113.72:010.61:430.36:357:42New Moon25Sun
26Mon8:243.08:463.72:350.52:220.36:357:41New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:003.19:193.63:070.43:000.36:367:39New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:353.29:513.53:370.43:370.46:377:38New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:103.310:243.34:060.44:150.56:387:37Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri10:463.310:573.24:360.54:550.66:387:35Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:233.311:333.05:060.55:370.86:397:34Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 10:05 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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