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 10m 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 - Oct 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:424.710:033.73:19-0.44:06-0.37:016:50Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:344.610:543.44:05-0.35:020.07:026:49Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:284.511:493.24:54-0.16:010.37:036:48Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:284.35:480.27:050.67:046:46Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:512.91:334.06:480.48:150.87:046:45Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:002.82:433.87:570.79:250.97:056:44Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:142.83:523.79:110.810:280.97:066:42Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:232.94:533.610:210.811:230.87:076:41Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu5:203.05:453.611:220.87:076:39Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:093.26:303.612:070.812:140.77:086:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:503.47:093.512:450.712:590.67:096:37Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:273.67:443.51:190.61:390.57:106:36New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:023.78:183.41:490.52:170.57:116:34New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:353.88:503.32:190.52:550.57:116:33New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:083.89:233.12:480.53:310.67:126:32New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:423.89:573.03:180.64:090.77:136:30Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:173.810:322.83:490.74:480.87:146:29Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:563.711:112.74:230.85:301.07:156:28Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:403.611:562.65:020.96:181.17:166:27Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:303.65:471.07:131.27:166:26First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:502.51:293.56:431.08:131.27:176:24First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:542.52:333.57:481.09:141.07:186:23First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:022.73:373.69:000.910:100.87:196:22First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:073.04:363.710:100.611:000.57:206:21Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:053.45:313.811:150.311:470.27:216:20Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:593.96:233.812:150.07:226:19Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:514.37:133.812:32-0.11:11-0.27:236:18Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:414.68:033.71:18-0.42:06-0.47:246:17Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:314.88:523.62:03-0.52:59-0.47:246:16Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:214.99:433.42:50-0.53:53-0.37:256:14Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:144.710:353.23:39-0.34:480.07:266:13Waning 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 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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