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 2h 20m 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 - Sep 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:143.99:394.13:09-0.33:25-0.46:407:33Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:044.110:263.93:52-0.44:19-0.36:407:31Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed10:564.211:153.64:36-0.45:15-0.16:417:30Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:514.25:23-0.26:150.26:427:29Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:083.312:504.16:13-0.17:200.56:427:27Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat1:063.01:544.07:090.28:300.76:437:26Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:122.83:033.98:130.49:430.86:447:25Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:242.74:123.89:220.510:510.86:457:23Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue4:342.75:153.810:310.511:490.86:457:22Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed5:362.86:093.811:340.56:467:20Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:283.06:563.812:380.712:270.46:477:19Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:133.17:383.81:200.61:140.46:477:17New Moon12Fri
13Sat7:543.38:153.71:570.51:570.36:487:16New Moon13Sat
14Sun8:313.48:493.62:300.42:370.46:497:15New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:063.59:233.53:010.43:150.46:507:13New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:403.69:553.33:300.53:530.56:507:12Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:143.610:283.13:590.64:310.76:517:10Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:503.611:022.94:290.75:110.86:527:09Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:293.511:402.75:010.85:551.06:527:07Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:123.55:370.96:441.26:537:06First Quarter20Sat
21Sun12:232.61:033.46:201.07:411.36:547:05First Quarter21Sun
22Mon1:152.52:023.47:121.08:461.36:557:03First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:172.43:073.58:151.09:511.26:557:02First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:262.54:113.69:230.910:491.06:567:00Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu4:302.85:093.810:300.611:390.76:576:59Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:293.16:024.011:320.36:576:57Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:223.56:524.112:250.412:300.06:586:56Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun7:133.97:404.21:090.11:25-0.36:596:55Full Moon28Sun
29Mon8:024.38:274.11:51-0.22:18-0.47:006:53Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:514.59:144.02:35-0.33:12-0.47:006:52Full Moon30Tue
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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