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 51m at 7:12 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:24 am (3.3 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 - Jun 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:462.57:163.61:070.512:380.25:548:14Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:272.57:543.81:490.31:150.15:548:15Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:072.58:323.82:300.21:540.15:548:16Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:472.59:123.93:100.22:330.05:538:16Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:292.59:543.93:510.13:150.05:538:17Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:132.510:383.94:340.13:590.05:538:17Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:002.511:253.85:180.14:480.15:538:18Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:522.66:040.15:420.25:538:18Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:153.712:492.76:520.16:420.35:538:19Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:083.51:512.97:430.07:500.45:538:19Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:053.32:543.18:34-0.19:010.45:538:20Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:053.13:563.49:26-0.210:130.35:538:20Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:063.04:553.810:19-0.311:210.15:538:20Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:062.95:514.011:11-0.45:538:21Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:052.86:454.212:230.012:03-0.55:538:21Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:012.77:374.31:20-0.112:55-0.55:538:22New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:552.78:274.32:14-0.21:46-0.55:538:22New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:472.79:164.23:05-0.22:37-0.45:538:22New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:372.710:044.13:54-0.23:26-0.35:538:22Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:272.610:513.84:42-0.14:16-0.15:538:23Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:172.611:383.65:280.15:060.25:548:23Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:082.66:140.25:570.45:548:23Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:233.31:002.66:580.36:510.75:548:23First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:093.01:532.67:410.47:500.85:548:23First Quarter24Tue
25Wed1:562.82:462.78:220.58:510.95:558:23First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:442.63:382.99:040.59:541.05:558:24First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:342.44:283.09:450.410:530.95:558:24Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:262.35:153.210:280.411:470.85:568:24Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:162.35:593.411:120.35:568:24Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:052.36:433.612:360.611:56 AM0.25:578:24Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 10:18 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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