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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, June 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 09m at 8:41 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:12 pm (3.2 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 - Mar 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:483.86:093.112:13-0.56:346:02Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:403.97:013.412:16-0.912:59-0.76:336:03Full Moon2Thu
3Fri7:293.87:523.71:12-1.01:43-0.96:326:04Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:163.78:403.82:05-1.02:26-0.96:316:05Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:023.49:283.82:57-0.93:09-0.86:296:06Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:473.110:163.73:48-0.63:51-0.66:286:07Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:342.811:063.54:41-0.34:34-0.46:276:08Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:232.511:593.35:350.05:200.06:256:08Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:162.26:350.46:110.26:246:09Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:583.11:192.07:400.67:110.56:236:10Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:032.92:282.08:480.78:190.66:216:11Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:092.94:342.010:500.710:260.67:207:12Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:082.95:302.211:420.611:250.47:197:13Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:573.06:162.412:240.57:177:13Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:403.06:572.612:150.31:000.37:167:14Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:173.17:342.912:590.11:330.17:147:15Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:523.18:093.11:400.02:030.07:137:16New Moon17Fri
18Sat8:263.18:433.32:19-0.12:33-0.17:127:17New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:593.19:183.42:57-0.23:03-0.27:107:17New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:332.99:543.53:36-0.23:34-0.27:097:18Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue10:092.810:333.64:16-0.14:08-0.27:077:19Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:482.711:173.64:590.04:45-0.27:067:20Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:322.55:470.15:29-0.17:057:21Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:063.612:232.46:410.36:200.07:037:21First Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:043.51:242.37:430.47:220.17:027:22First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:103.42:352.38:520.48:340.17:007:23First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:213.43:502.510:010.39:510.06:597:24First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:303.54:592.811:020.111:04-0.16:587:25Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:323.56:003.211:56-0.26:567:25Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:283.66:543.512:10-0.412:44-0.46:557:26Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:193.67:443.81:08-0.61:29-0.66:547:27Full Moon31Fri
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 11:56 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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