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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 7:12 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 29m at 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 - Jan 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:163.53:292.59:440.19:32-0.37:135:06Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:153.64:302.510:490.010:27-0.47:145:07Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:103.85:272.411:46-0.111:20-0.47:145:08Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:013.86:192.512:37-0.27:145:09Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:493.87:072.512:10-0.41:24-0.27:145:10Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:353.87:522.512:58-0.42:08-0.27:145:10Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:183.78:352.51:43-0.32:50-0.17:145:11Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:593.59:172.52:27-0.23:29-0.17:145:12Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:383.49:582.53:09-0.14:070.07:145:13Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:173.110:412.53:520.14:440.17:145:14Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:552.911:252.54:370.35:200.27:145:15Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:352.65:250.45:560.37:145:16Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:122.512:182.46:180.66:350.37:135:17Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:022.61:052.27:170.77:170.37:135:18Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:562.71:592.18:220.78:040.37:135:19Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:512.92:572.09:260.68:560.27:135:20Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:453.13:552.010:250.59:490.07:125:21Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:383.34:502.111:180.210:43-0.27:125:22Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:283.55:422.312:060.07:125:23Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:173.86:322.512:53-0.27:115:24New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:053.97:212.712:27-0.71:37-0.47:115:25New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:534.08:102.91:18-0.82:22-0.67:105:26New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:404.09:003.02:10-0.93:06-0.77:105:27Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:273.99:523.23:03-0.93:50-0.87:095:28Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:163.610:463.33:58-0.84:36-0.77:095:29Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:063.311:443.34:56-0.55:24-0.77:085:30Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:002.95:59-0.36:14-0.57:085:31First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:453.312:592.67:070.07:09-0.47:075:32First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:493.32:032.38:200.18:08-0.37:065:33First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:553.43:122.29:330.29:11-0.27:065:34Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:593.44:182.210:390.110:13-0.27:055:35Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 4:11 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 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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