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 1h 55m 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 - Apr 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:073.58:324.02:02-0.72:12-0.76:527:28Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:533.39:174.12:53-0.72:54-0.76:517:28Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:383.110:024.13:42-0.63:35-0.56:497:29Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:222.910:473.94:31-0.34:16-0.36:487:30Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:072.711:333.75:19-0.14:590.06:477:31Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:542.46:090.25:430.36:457:32Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:223.412:452.37:030.56:330.56:447:32Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:163.21:442.18:010.77:310.76:437:33Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:173.02:492.19:020.88:380.86:417:34Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:192.93:542.210:000.89:470.86:407:35Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:182.84:502.410:500.710:490.76:397:36Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:092.95:382.711:320.611:430.66:377:36Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:542.96:193.012:080.46:367:37Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:342.96:583.212:300.412:420.26:357:38Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:123.07:353.51:130.21:150.06:347:39New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:502.98:123.71:550.01:49-0.16:327:40New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:282.98:503.92:36-0.12:23-0.26:317:40New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:072.99:304.03:18-0.13:00-0.26:307:41New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:482.810:144.04:02-0.13:40-0.26:297:42Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:322.711:014.04:48-0.14:24-0.26:277:43Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:212.611:543.95:380.15:14-0.16:267:44Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:172.56:330.26:110.16:257:44First Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:523.71:222.57:330.37:170.26:247:45First Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:563.62:332.68:360.38:310.36:237:46First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:033.43:442.99:380.29:470.26:227:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:083.44:483.210:340.010:590.16:207:48Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu5:093.35:463.511:26-0.26:197:48Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:043.26:383.812:020.012:14-0.36:187:49Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat6:563.27:264.01:00-0.212:58-0.46:177:50Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:443.18:114.21:52-0.31:41-0.46:167:51Full Moon30Sun
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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