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 3h 57m 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 - Sep 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:462.34:323.39:391.011:121.26:407:32Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:462.45:263.410:390.96:417:31Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:382.56:123.512:001.111:33 AM0.86:417:29Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:232.76:523.612:400.912:200.66:427:28Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:043.07:293.71:160.71:030.46:437:27Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:423.28:043.71:490.61:440.36:437:25Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:193.48:383.72:200.42:240.36:447:24Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:563.69:133.62:510.33:050.26:457:22Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:343.79:503.53:230.23:470.36:467:21Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:143.910:283.33:560.24:310.36:467:20Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:583.911:113.14:330.25:200.56:477:18Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon11:474.011:592.95:140.26:140.76:487:17Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:423.96:020.37:150.86:487:15Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed12:562.81:463.96:580.48:250.96:497:14Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:022.72:563.98:040.59:370.96:507:12Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:162.74:073.99:180.410:440.76:517:11Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat4:282.95:114.010:310.311:410.56:517:10Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:333.26:084.111:370.16:527:08Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:303.57:004.112:320.312:370.06:537:07Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:213.87:484.11:180.11:32-0.16:547:05New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:094.08:333.92:000.02:23-0.16:547:04New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:554.19:163.72:41-0.13:120.06:557:02New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:394.29:583.53:200.04:000.16:567:01Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:224.110:403.23:590.24:470.46:567:00Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:073.911:232.94:380.45:360.76:576:58Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:533.75:180.66:271.06:586:57Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:092.712:443.56:020.97:241.26:596:55First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:012.51:423.46:531.18:281.36:596:54First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:032.42:463.37:541.29:321.47:006:53First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:092.53:493.39:011.210:281.37:016:51First Quarter30Fri
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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