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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 8:19 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 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 - Nov 2043

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:063.97:223.11:420.41:320.46:275:13New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:414.07:573.01:140.42:100.56:285:12New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:163.98:332.81:470.52:480.56:295:11New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:523.89:092.72:200.63:270.76:305:10Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:303.79:472.62:550.74:080.86:315:09Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:123.610:302.53:340.84:521.06:325:08Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:573.511:182.44:160.95:401.16:335:07Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:483.35:061.06:321.16:345:07First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:152.412:433.36:041.17:251.06:345:06First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:162.51:413.37:101.18:150.96:355:05First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:172.82:373.38:180.99:020.76:365:04First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:143.13:323.39:230.79:480.46:375:03Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:063.54:243.310:230.410:320.16:385:03Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat4:574.05:153.411:190.111:17-0.26:395:02Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:464.46:053.312:13-0.26:405:01Full Moon15Sun
16Mon6:354.66:553.312:04-0.41:06-0.36:415:01Full Moon16Mon
17Tue7:264.87:453.312:51-0.61:59-0.46:425:00Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:184.88:383.21:41-0.62:52-0.36:435:00Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:114.79:333.12:33-0.53:47-0.16:444:59Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:084.410:323.03:29-0.34:450.06:454:59Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:074.111:372.94:280.05:440.26:464:58Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:093.85:340.26:460.36:474:58Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:462.91:133.56:460.57:460.46:484:57Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:553.02:163.37:590.68:410.46:494:57Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:593.13:153.19:090.79:320.46:504:57Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:553.34:082.910:110.610:160.36:514:56Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:433.54:562.811:050.610:560.36:524:56Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:263.65:392.711:520.511:330.36:534:56Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:053.76:192.712:350.46:534:56New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:423.86:562.612:080.31:150.46:544:56New Moon30Mon
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 5:15 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 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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