Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 8:41 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 37m at 2:20 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Nov 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:083.25:233.211:180.811:340.67:286:12Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:513.56:063.312:070.67:296:11Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:333.96:493.312:110.312:540.37:306:10Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:154.27:313.312:490.11:400.17:306:09Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:584.48:153.21:29-0.12:270.07:316:08Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:434.58:013.21:11-0.22:150.06:325:08Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:314.68:503.11:56-0.23:050.06:335:07Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:224.59:423.02:44-0.23:580.16:345:06Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:174.310:402.93:370.04:550.36:355:05Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:164.111:452.94:360.15:550.46:365:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri12:203.95:430.36:580.46:375:04Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:563.01:263.76:560.57:590.46:385:03Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:073.12:313.58:120.68:560.36:395:02Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:123.33:323.39:240.59:480.26:405:02Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue4:103.64:273.210:280.410:350.16:415:01Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:013.85:173.111:240.311:180.16:425:00Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:474.06:033.012:140.26:435:00New Moon17Thu
18Fri6:304.16:462.91:000.26:444:59New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:104.17:272.812:380.11:430.26:454:59New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:494.08:072.71:160.22:240.36:464:58New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:293.98:462.61:540.33:050.46:474:58Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue9:083.89:262.52:320.43:460.56:484:58Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:493.610:092.53:120.54:280.76:494:57Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:323.410:552.43:550.75:120.86:504:57Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri11:173.311:452.44:410.85:570.86:504:57Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:043.15:330.96:420.96:514:56First Quarter26Sat
27Sun12:402.512:553.06:321.07:280.86:524:56First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:372.61:472.97:361.08:120.76:534:56First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:312.92:402.88:400.98:550.56:544:56First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:223.23:322.89:400.79:390.36:554:55Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 58% 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 (58% 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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