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 25m 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 - Dec 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:113.54:232.810:360.410:240.06:564:55Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri4:593.95:132.811:290.211:10-0.26:574:55Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat5:474.26:032.912:20-0.16:584:55Full Moon3Sat
4Sun6:364.46:532.91:10-0.26:584:55Full Moon4Sun
5Mon7:264.57:442.912:47-0.62:01-0.36:594:55Full Moon5Mon
6Tue8:184.58:363.01:39-0.62:52-0.37:004:55Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed9:104.49:323.02:32-0.63:45-0.37:014:55Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:054.210:313.03:29-0.54:39-0.27:024:55Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:013.911:343.04:29-0.35:34-0.17:024:56Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:003.65:350.06:30-0.17:034:56Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:403.11:013.36:460.27:260.07:044:56Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:473.22:023.07:590.48:210.07:054:56Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:503.33:032.89:100.49:130.07:054:56Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed3:483.54:012.610:150.410:030.07:064:57Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu4:413.64:552.511:120.310:490.07:074:57Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri5:283.75:432.512:020.27:074:57Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:123.76:282.412:470.27:084:58New Moon17Sat
18Sun6:533.77:092.412:150.01:280.17:084:58New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:323.77:482.412:550.02:080.17:094:59New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:103.68:262.41:340.12:450.27:094:59New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:483.59:042.42:130.13:220.27:105:00Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:253.49:442.42:520.23:590.37:105:00Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:023.310:242.43:320.34:350.37:115:01Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:403.111:082.44:150.45:110.37:115:01Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:202.911:552.55:010.55:480.37:125:02First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:032.75:530.66:270.37:125:02First Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:462.712:522.66:520.77:100.27:125:03First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:402.91:462.47:570.67:580.17:135:04First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:363.12:442.49:030.58:49-0.17:135:04Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri3:333.43:442.410:070.39:44-0.37:135:05Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat4:293.74:432.411:060.07:135:06Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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