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 (tomorrow) : 8:41 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 11m at 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 - Aug 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:182.53:123.38:250.49:450.96:178:08First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:182.34:113.39:180.510:491.06:188:07First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:192.25:063.310:130.611:460.96:198:06Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:162.25:573.411:070.66:198:05Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:072.36:433.512:350.811:57 AM0.56:208:04Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:522.47:233.61:170.712:430.46:218:03Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:342.68:013.71:550.61:260.36:228:02Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:132.78:373.72:300.52:060.26:228:01Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:502.99:113.73:030.42:450.26:238:00Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:273.09:443.63:340.33:250.26:247:59Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:043.110:193.54:050.24:050.36:257:58Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:433.210:553.34:360.24:480.46:257:57Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:253.411:343.15:100.25:350.56:267:56Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:113.55:460.26:270.66:277:55Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:192.91:043.66:290.27:270.76:287:54Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:112.72:043.77:190.28:350.86:287:53Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:112.63:103.88:180.29:470.86:297:51Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:202.64:183.99:240.110:570.66:307:50Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:312.75:234.110:330.011:590.46:307:49Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:382.86:234.311:39-0.26:317:48Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:393.17:174.312:540.212:42-0.46:327:47New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:353.48:084.31:440.01:40-0.56:337:45New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:273.68:564.22:30-0.22:34-0.56:337:44New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:183.89:424.03:14-0.33:27-0.46:347:43New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:073.910:273.73:57-0.24:19-0.16:357:41Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:553.811:123.44:38-0.15:110.16:367:40Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:443.811:583.15:200.16:040.56:367:39Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:343.66:020.37:010.86:377:38First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:462.71:293.56:480.68:021.06:387:36First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:392.52:283.37:380.89:091.26:387:35First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:402.43:313.38:360.910:141.26:397:34First Quarter31Wed
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 5:30 am — 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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