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 2h 46m 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 - Oct 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:112.64:433.310:061.111:141.27:026:50Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:042.85:303.411:021.011:531.07:026:48Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon5:493.06:113.511:510.87:036:47Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:293.36:493.612:280.812:370.67:046:46Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:083.67:273.61:010.51:200.47:056:44Full Moon5Wed
6Thu7:463.98:043.61:340.42:020.37:056:43Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:254.18:433.52:080.22:450.27:066:41Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:064.39:233.42:430.13:300.27:076:40Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:504.410:073.33:220.14:170.37:086:39Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:374.310:543.14:040.15:080.47:096:37Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:294.311:482.94:510.26:040.67:096:36Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:284.15:450.47:070.77:106:35Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu12:502.81:344.06:480.58:150.87:116:34Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:012.82:443.98:000.69:230.87:126:32Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:163.03:533.89:170.610:240.67:136:31Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun4:253.24:553.810:300.511:180.47:146:30Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon5:253.55:503.811:350.47:146:29Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue6:173.86:393.712:050.312:320.27:156:27Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:054.07:253.612:490.11:240.17:166:26New Moon19Wed
20Thu7:494.28:083.51:290.12:120.17:176:25New Moon20Thu
21Fri8:314.38:503.32:070.12:570.27:186:24New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:124.29:303.12:450.23:410.37:196:23New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:524.110:112.93:220.34:250.57:206:21Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon10:343.910:522.84:000.55:090.77:206:20Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue11:173.711:372.64:400.75:560.97:216:19Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:053.55:240.96:471.17:226:18Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:262.512:573.46:141.17:431.27:236:17First Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:242.41:553.27:121.28:401.37:246:16First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:272.52:543.28:171.39:321.27:256:15First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:282.63:483.29:231.210:171.07:266:14First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:212.94:383.210:241.010:570.87:276:13Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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