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 6h 12m at 9:28 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:17 am (2.7 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 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:453.01:073.46:490.47:330.16:564:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:523.22:093.28:040.48:280.06:574:55Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:563.53:113.09:160.39:22-0.16:574:55Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon3:553.74:102.910:210.210:14-0.26:584:55Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue4:504.05:062.811:200.111:03-0.26:594:55Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed5:414.15:582.812:140.07:004:55New Moon6Wed
7Thu6:294.26:462.81:03-0.17:014:55New Moon7Thu
8Fri7:144.17:332.712:37-0.21:50-0.17:014:55New Moon8Fri
9Sat7:594.08:172.71:22-0.22:340.07:024:55New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:423.99:012.62:06-0.13:170.17:034:56Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon9:243.79:442.52:500.13:590.27:044:56Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:063.510:292.53:340.34:410.37:044:56Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:483.311:172.54:190.45:220.57:054:56Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:313.05:080.66:030.57:064:57First Quarter14Thu
15Fri12:072.512:162.86:020.86:440.67:064:57First Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:592.61:042.67:010.97:260.57:074:57First Quarter16Sat
17Sun1:522.71:552.58:040.98:090.57:084:58First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:452.92:482.49:070.88:540.47:084:58Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue3:353.13:412.310:040.79:410.27:094:58Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed4:233.44:332.410:570.510:280.07:094:59Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu5:113.65:222.411:460.211:16-0.27:104:59Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:583.86:112.512:330.07:105:00Full Moon22Fri
23Sat6:454.06:592.612:04-0.41:20-0.27:115:00Full Moon23Sat
24Sun7:324.17:482.712:53-0.52:06-0.37:115:01Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:204.28:382.81:44-0.62:52-0.47:125:02Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:094.19:312.92:36-0.73:39-0.47:125:02Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed9:593.910:263.03:30-0.64:27-0.47:125:03Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:503.611:253.14:28-0.45:16-0.47:135:04Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri11:443.35:31-0.26:07-0.47:135:04Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:273.212:423.06:390.07:00-0.37:135:05Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:313.31:442.77:520.27:56-0.37:135:06Third Quarter31Sun
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 12:22 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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