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 : 9:28 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 13m at 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 - Jun 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:372.59:593.83:560.13:210.15:548:15Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:192.510:403.64:380.24:030.25:548:15Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:022.411:213.45:190.34:460.45:548:16Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun11:472.46:000.45:310.65:538:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:023.312:342.46:400.56:200.75:538:17Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:453.11:242.57:210.57:140.95:538:17Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:292.92:162.68:010.58:130.95:538:18Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:172.73:092.88:420.59:160.95:538:18Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:072.64:003.09:250.410:180.85:538:19Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:002.54:493.310:090.311:160.65:538:19Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun4:532.55:383.610:550.15:538:20Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:462.56:273.912:110.411:43 AM-0.15:538:20Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:382.67:164.11:030.212:32-0.35:538:21New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:302.68:054.31:530.01:22-0.55:538:21New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:212.78:554.42:43-0.22:14-0.65:538:21New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:142.89:464.43:32-0.33:07-0.65:538:22New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:082.910:384.34:21-0.44:03-0.55:538:22Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun11:043.011:304.15:11-0.45:00-0.45:538:22Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:033.16:02-0.46:02-0.25:538:22Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:243.81:043.26:53-0.37:070.15:538:23First Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:193.42:083.37:45-0.38:170.35:548:23First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:173.13:113.48:38-0.29:290.45:548:23First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:182.84:123.69:31-0.210:380.55:548:23Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat4:192.65:093.710:24-0.111:410.45:548:23Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:182.56:023.811:16-0.15:558:23Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:132.46:513.812:380.412:060.05:558:24Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:042.47:363.81:280.312:530.05:558:24Full Moon27Tue
28Wed7:512.48:193.82:140.21:380.05:568:24Full Moon28Wed
29Thu8:342.58:593.82:550.22:200.15:568:24Full Moon29Thu
30Fri9:152.59:373.73:350.23:010.15:578:24Full Moon30Fri
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 6:20 pm — 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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