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 5h 17m at 8:19 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:20 am (3.0 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 - Mar 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:333.38:553.42:24-0.52:43-0.56:346:03Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:123.19:373.53:09-0.53:19-0.56:336:04Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:532.910:233.63:55-0.43:57-0.56:326:04Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:382.711:143.64:46-0.24:40-0.46:306:05Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:292.55:430.05:30-0.36:296:06First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:123.512:292.36:480.26:30-0.16:286:07First Quarter6Sun
7Mon1:193.51:402.28:010.37:39-0.16:266:08First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:313.42:562.39:150.38:55-0.16:256:09Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed3:423.54:082.510:210.110:08-0.26:246:09Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu4:463.65:102.711:17-0.111:13-0.46:226:10Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri5:423.66:043.012:06-0.36:216:11Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:323.66:533.312:11-0.512:49-0.46:206:12Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:173.58:383.51:02-0.62:30-0.57:187:13Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:593.49:203.62:51-0.63:08-0.57:177:14Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:403.210:013.63:37-0.53:44-0.47:157:14Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:192.910:413.54:21-0.34:19-0.37:147:15Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:572.711:213.45:05-0.14:540.07:137:16Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:372.45:500.25:300.27:117:17Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:043.212:192.26:380.56:100.47:107:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:513.11:082.07:320.76:580.67:097:18Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:472.92:061.98:340.87:560.77:077:19Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:502.83:142.09:390.99:040.77:067:20Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:552.84:202.110:390.810:120.67:047:21Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:532.95:162.311:270.611:120.57:037:22Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:423.06:032.612:080.47:027:22Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:263.26:462.912:050.212:450.27:007:23Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:073.27:263.212:520.01:19-0.16:597:24New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:463.38:073.61:38-0.21:54-0.36:577:25New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:263.38:483.82:23-0.42:30-0.46:567:26New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:073.29:314.03:09-0.53:08-0.56:557:26New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:493.110:164.13:56-0.53:48-0.66:537:27Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 11:19 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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