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 23m 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 - Jul 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:053.41:513.27:30-0.28:000.45:578:24First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:003.02:523.38:200.09:080.65:588:23First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:562.73:503.39:100.110:160.75:588:23First Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:542.54:453.49:590.211:180.75:598:23Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue4:512.35:363.410:480.35:598:23Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed5:452.36:233.512:130.711:35 AM0.36:008:23Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu6:332.37:063.61:020.612:200.36:008:23Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri7:182.37:473.61:450.51:040.26:018:22Full Moon8Fri
9Sat7:592.48:263.72:240.41:450.26:018:22Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:392.49:033.73:020.42:250.26:028:22Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:172.59:393.63:380.33:040.26:038:21Full Moon11Mon
12Tue9:562.610:133.64:120.33:440.26:038:21Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:342.610:483.54:450.34:240.36:048:21Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:142.711:243.35:170.25:070.46:048:20Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:562.85:500.25:540.56:058:20Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:043.112:423.06:260.26:470.66:068:19Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:472.91:343.27:060.17:470.76:068:19Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:372.82:303.47:520.18:530.76:078:18Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:342.63:313.68:440.010:030.66:088:18Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:372.54:343.99:42-0.111:110.46:088:17Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu4:432.55:364.110:44-0.36:098:17Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri5:482.66:354.312:140.211:47 AM-0.56:108:16Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:492.87:324.51:120.012:48-0.66:108:15New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:483.08:254.52:05-0.21:47-0.76:118:15New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:443.29:174.42:56-0.42:44-0.76:128:14New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:383.310:064.23:44-0.43:40-0.66:138:13Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:323.410:553.94:31-0.44:36-0.46:138:12Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:263.511:433.65:17-0.45:33-0.16:148:12Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:203.56:02-0.26:310.26:158:11Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:323.21:153.46:480.07:320.66:168:10First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:232.82:133.47:350.28:380.86:168:09First Quarter31Sun
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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