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 (tomorrow) : 7:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 03m at 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 - Nov 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:084.511:323.04:30-0.15:450.27:276:13Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:064.211:342.84:260.25:460.56:285:12Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:093.95:280.56:510.76:295:11Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:432.81:153.66:370.77:550.86:305:10Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:532.82:203.47:500.98:530.86:315:09Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:582.93:193.38:590.99:430.76:325:08Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:533.14:103.210:000.910:260.76:335:07Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat4:403.24:543.110:520.811:030.66:345:06Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun5:213.45:343.111:370.711:360.56:355:06Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon5:573.66:103.012:180.66:365:05Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:323.86:463.012:080.412:570.56:375:04New Moon11Tue
12Wed7:063.87:212.912:390.41:350.56:385:03New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:413.97:562.81:110.42:120.56:395:03New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:163.98:322.71:440.42:500.56:405:02New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:533.89:102.62:190.53:300.66:405:01Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:343.89:512.52:570.54:120.76:415:01Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:183.710:382.53:390.64:580.76:425:00Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:073.611:332.54:270.75:480.86:435:00Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:023.55:240.76:420.76:444:59First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:352.61:013.46:290.77:360.66:454:59First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:402.82:023.47:410.68:300.46:464:58First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:433.23:033.38:530.59:210.16:474:58Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:423.64:013.310:000.210:11-0.26:484:57Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:384.04:563.311:020.011:00-0.46:494:57Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:314.45:503.311:59-0.311:49-0.66:504:57Full Moon25Tue
26Wed6:234.66:423.212:54-0.46:514:56Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:144.77:343.112:38-0.61:48-0.46:524:56Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:054.78:263.01:28-0.62:40-0.36:534:56Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:574.59:192.92:19-0.53:33-0.26:544:56Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:494.210:142.83:12-0.34:260.06:554:56Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 4:37 am — 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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