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 48m 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 - May 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:102.86:383.212:090.612:190.36:157:51Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:492.87:143.412:540.412:520.26:147:52Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:262.87:493.51:350.31:230.26:137:53Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:022.78:233.72:140.21:550.16:127:54Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:372.78:573.72:520.22:270.16:117:55Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:132.69:333.83:300.23:010.16:107:55Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:502.510:113.84:080.23:360.26:107:56Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:292.410:533.74:490.34:150.26:097:57Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:132.411:393.65:330.34:590.36:087:58Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:022.36:210.45:500.46:077:59Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:303.61:002.47:140.46:500.46:067:59Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:283.52:042.58:090.47:580.46:058:00Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:293.43:112.89:050.29:120.46:048:01Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:323.34:153.110:000.010:240.26:048:02Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:333.35:143.610:52-0.211:310.06:038:02Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:313.26:094.011:41-0.46:028:03Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:273.27:024.312:33-0.212:30-0.66:018:04Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:203.17:524.51:30-0.41:18-0.76:018:05New Moon18Sun
19Mon8:123.08:424.52:25-0.52:06-0.76:008:05New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:032.99:324.53:18-0.52:55-0.66:008:06New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:552.810:224.34:10-0.43:45-0.45:598:07Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu10:472.711:134.05:01-0.24:35-0.15:588:08Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:412.65:540.05:280.25:588:08Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:063.712:382.56:470.26:250.45:578:09Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:003.41:392.57:410.47:270.75:578:10First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:553.12:402.58:330.58:330.85:568:10First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:502.93:382.69:220.59:390.95:568:11First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:432.74:302.810:070.510:400.95:558:12First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:342.65:163.010:470.411:340.85:558:12Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:202.65:583.211:250.45:558:13Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:042.56:383.412:230.612:010.35:548:14Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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