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 1h 49m 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 - Oct 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:423.911:562.85:050.66:150.97:016:50Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:373.85:540.67:141.07:026:49Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:542.71:403.86:530.78:211.07:036:47Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:022.72:493.88:020.79:270.97:046:46Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:142.93:563.99:170.610:280.77:046:45Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri4:233.24:583.910:290.411:220.47:056:43Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:253.65:554.011:350.17:066:42Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:203.96:474.012:110.112:35-0.17:076:40Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:124.37:363.912:57-0.11:31-0.27:086:39New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:014.58:233.81:42-0.22:24-0.27:086:38New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:494.69:103.62:25-0.33:15-0.27:096:36New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:374.69:573.43:09-0.24:060.07:106:35Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:254.410:463.13:540.04:570.37:116:34Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:154.211:362.94:400.35:510.67:126:33Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:083.95:290.66:470.97:126:31Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:312.71:063.66:230.97:481.17:136:30First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:332.62:083.47:251.18:501.27:146:29First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:402.63:113.38:321.29:471.27:156:28First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:432.74:083.39:391.210:361.17:166:26First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:372.94:573.210:391.111:171.07:176:25Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat5:233.15:413.211:300.911:530.87:186:24Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:043.36:193.312:160.87:186:23Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:423.66:563.312:260.712:580.67:196:22Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:183.87:323.212:580.51:380.57:206:21Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:534.08:083.21:300.42:180.47:216:19Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:304.18:453.12:040.32:570.47:226:18Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:094.29:243.02:390.33:390.47:236:17Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:504.210:062.93:170.34:230.57:246:16Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:354.110:532.83:590.35:100.67:256:15Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:264.011:462.84:460.46:030.77:266:14Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:223.95:410.57:010.77:266:13Third Quarter31Tue
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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