Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 08m at 7:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:12 pm (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jul 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:462.93:403.69:01-0.210:050.45:578:24Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:472.74:413.99:56-0.311:130.25:578:24Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:502.75:404.110:53-0.45:588:23Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:532.76:384.312:170.111:51 AM-0.55:588:23Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:532.77:344.41:16-0.112:48-0.65:598:23New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:502.88:274.42:11-0.21:45-0.75:598:23New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:462.99:194.43:03-0.32:41-0.66:008:23New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:402.910:094.23:53-0.33:35-0.56:008:23Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:333.010:573.94:41-0.34:29-0.36:018:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:263.011:453.65:27-0.25:230.06:018:22Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:193.06:120.06:180.36:028:22Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:313.31:123.06:560.17:160.66:038:21First Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:182.92:063.07:390.38:180.86:038:21First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:072.63:013.08:230.49:220.96:048:21First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:592.43:543.19:070.510:251.06:058:20First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:542.24:463.29:540.511:230.96:058:20Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:492.25:353.310:420.56:068:19Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:412.26:213.412:150.811:31 AM0.46:078:19Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:292.37:053.61:010.712:170.36:078:18Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:142.47:463.71:430.51:020.26:088:18Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:572.58:253.82:220.41:460.16:098:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:382.69:043.82:590.32:280.06:098:16Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:192.79:423.83:360.23:110.06:108:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:012.810:213.84:110.13:550.06:118:15Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:453.011:013.64:480.04:430.16:118:14Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:313.211:443.45:25-0.15:340.26:128:14Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:223.36:05-0.16:300.36:138:13Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:323.21:173.56:49-0.17:330.56:148:12Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:242.92:163.67:38-0.18:410.56:148:11Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:232.73:203.88:33-0.19:530.56:158:11Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:282.64:253.99:33-0.111:030.56:168:10Waning Crescent31Fri
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 11:01 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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