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 21m 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 - Feb 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:003.39:202.82:40-0.33:20-0.37:045:35Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue9:363.210:013.03:22-0.33:53-0.37:045:36Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:153.010:453.14:08-0.24:29-0.47:035:37Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu10:582.811:353.24:58-0.15:09-0.37:025:38Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri11:472.55:550.15:56-0.37:015:39First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:323.312:432.37:000.26:50-0.37:005:40First Quarter6Sat
7Sun1:363.31:492.28:120.27:52-0.37:005:41First Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:453.43:012.29:260.29:01-0.46:595:42Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue3:533.64:122.310:340.010:11-0.56:585:43Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed4:573.75:172.511:34-0.211:16-0.76:575:44Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu5:553.96:142.712:27-0.46:565:45Full Moon11Thu
12Fri6:483.97:073.012:15-0.81:14-0.66:555:46Full Moon12Fri
13Sat7:373.97:573.21:10-0.91:59-0.76:545:47Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:233.78:443.32:02-0.92:41-0.76:535:48Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:073.59:303.32:52-0.83:21-0.66:525:49Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue9:493.210:153.33:41-0.54:00-0.56:515:50Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:312.811:013.24:30-0.24:38-0.36:505:51Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:132.511:483.05:210.15:170.06:495:52Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:592.26:150.45:590.26:475:53Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:402.912:502.07:150.66:470.46:465:54Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:382.81:511.88:220.77:440.56:455:55Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:422.82:581.89:290.78:480.56:445:55Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:442.84:011.910:270.79:510.46:435:56Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:382.94:542.111:150.510:460.26:425:57Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:253.15:392.311:560.311:340.06:405:58Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:063.26:202.512:320.16:395:59Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:443.36:592.812:18-0.21:05-0.16:386:00New Moon27Sat
28Sun7:213.47:373.01:00-0.31:38-0.36:376:01New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:573.48:153.21:42-0.42:10-0.46:356:02New Moon29Mon
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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