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 56m 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 - May 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:152.811:484.15:30-0.25:08-0.36:157:52Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:152.76:28-0.16:09-0.16:147:53Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:493.91:232.77:300.17:170.26:137:53First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:543.62:342.78:330.28:320.36:127:54First Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:003.43:442.99:340.29:470.46:117:55First Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:043.24:473.110:290.110:570.46:107:56Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:023.15:413.411:180.011:570.36:097:57Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:553.06:293.612:030.06:087:57Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:422.97:123.712:510.212:430.06:077:58Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:262.87:523.81:390.11:210.06:067:59Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:072.78:303.82:220.11:570.06:068:00Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:462.69:073.83:030.12:330.16:058:01Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:252.59:443.73:430.23:080.26:048:01Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:032.410:223.64:230.33:450.36:038:02Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:422.311:023.55:030.44:240.46:038:03Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:232.311:443.35:440.55:060.66:028:04Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:092.26:270.65:520.76:018:04Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:283.212:592.37:110.76:440.86:008:05Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:163.11:542.47:570.77:430.96:008:06Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:073.02:512.68:420.68:480.85:598:07Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:012.93:472.89:280.49:540.75:598:07Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:552.94:403.210:130.210:570.55:588:08Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:492.85:303.610:580.011:550.25:588:09Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:432.86:214.011:45-0.25:578:09Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:352.97:114.312:510.012:33-0.55:578:10New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:272.98:014.51:45-0.31:22-0.65:568:11New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:202.98:534.62:37-0.42:13-0.75:568:12New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:132.99:464.63:30-0.43:06-0.75:558:12New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:082.910:404.44:24-0.44:01-0.65:558:13Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:062.911:364.25:18-0.35:00-0.45:558:13Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:072.96:13-0.26:02-0.15:548:14Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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