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 3h 01m 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 - Oct 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:233.75:440.76:581.07:016:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:382.71:213.76:360.88:021.17:026:49First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:402.62:273.77:390.89:101.07:036:47First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:512.73:363.88:500.710:140.97:046:46First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:012.94:414.010:030.511:110.67:046:45Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:063.35:404.111:110.27:056:43Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:043.76:344.212:020.312:130.07:066:42Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:574.07:244.212:500.01:11-0.37:076:41Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:484.48:134.11:35-0.22:06-0.47:086:39Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:384.69:013.92:20-0.33:00-0.37:086:38Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:274.69:493.63:04-0.33:52-0.27:096:37Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:174.610:383.43:49-0.24:460.07:106:35Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:084.411:303.14:350.15:410.37:116:34Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:024.15:240.46:400.77:126:33Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:262.81:003.86:180.77:430.97:126:31Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:292.72:043.67:200.98:481.17:136:30Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:382.63:103.48:281.19:511.17:146:29Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:442.74:113.49:381.110:441.17:156:28Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:422.85:043.410:401.011:291.07:166:26Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:303.05:483.411:320.97:176:25Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:113.26:283.412:060.812:180.87:186:24Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:483.47:043.412:390.71:000.67:186:23Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:243.67:383.31:100.61:390.57:196:22New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:583.88:123.31:400.52:170.57:206:21New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:323.98:473.22:110.42:550.47:216:20New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:074.09:233.12:430.43:340.57:226:18New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:454.010:013.03:160.44:150.57:236:17Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:264.010:422.83:530.54:590.67:246:16Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:114.011:302.74:340.55:480.77:256:15Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:033.95:220.66:440.87:266:14Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:252.71:033.86:190.77:450.87:266:13First Quarter31Thu
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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