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 1h 47m 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 - Nov 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:312.72:083.77:260.78:480.87:276:12First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:412.83:143.78:410.79:480.67:286:11First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:503.13:183.78:550.59:430.36:295:10Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon3:533.54:173.710:030.310:330.16:305:10Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:493.95:113.711:050.011:20-0.26:315:09Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:414.26:023.612:02-0.16:325:08Full Moon6Wed
7Thu6:314.56:513.512:06-0.312:56-0.26:335:07Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:194.67:393.412:50-0.41:48-0.26:345:06Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:064.68:273.21:35-0.32:38-0.16:355:05Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:544.59:153.02:20-0.13:290.16:365:05Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:424.210:062.83:070.14:200.36:375:04Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:333.910:592.73:550.45:130.56:385:03Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed11:263.611:572.64:470.66:090.86:395:02Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu12:243.45:450.97:070.96:405:02Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:002.51:233.26:491.08:020.96:415:01Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:032.62:203.17:571.18:520.96:425:01Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:002.73:133.09:011.09:350.86:435:00Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:492.94:002.99:570.910:130.76:445:00Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue4:323.24:432.910:470.810:490.56:454:59Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed5:123.45:232.911:310.611:230.46:454:59Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:493.66:012.912:130.46:464:58Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:263.86:402.912:540.36:474:58New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:044.07:192.812:330.11:350.26:484:57New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:434.17:592.81:100.12:160.26:494:57New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:254.18:412.71:500.02:590.26:504:57Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:094.19:282.72:320.03:460.26:514:56Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:574.010:192.73:190.14:350.36:524:56Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu10:503.911:172.74:120.25:280.36:534:56Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri11:473.75:110.36:240.36:544:56First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:212.812:483.56:190.47:220.26:554:55First Quarter30Sat
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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