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 47m 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 - Feb 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:183.34:382.110:560.210:32-0.17:045:36Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:143.35:322.211:480.111:26-0.17:035:37Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:023.36:192.412:330.07:025:38Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:453.47:002.512:14-0.21:12-0.17:025:39New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:243.37:382.612:57-0.31:47-0.17:015:40New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:593.38:142.71:36-0.32:19-0.27:005:41New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:323.28:492.82:15-0.22:50-0.26:595:42New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:053.09:242.82:52-0.23:19-0.26:585:43Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:372.99:592.83:30-0.13:48-0.16:575:44Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:092.710:362.94:090.14:180.06:565:45Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:442.511:172.94:500.34:510.16:555:46Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:242.35:370.45:290.16:545:47First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:052.912:112.16:310.56:150.26:535:48First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:002.91:082.07:340.67:110.16:525:48First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:033.02:142.08:430.68:160.06:515:49First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:093.23:242.19:500.49:24-0.26:505:50Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:123.44:292.410:490.110:29-0.46:495:51Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:103.65:272.711:40-0.211:30-0.76:485:52Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:033.86:223.012:28-0.56:475:53Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:533.97:133.412:27-1.01:13-0.86:465:54Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:423.98:043.71:23-1.11:58-1.06:455:55Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:303.88:553.82:17-1.22:42-1.16:435:56Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:173.59:463.93:11-1.03:27-1.06:425:57Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:063.210:393.84:06-0.84:13-0.96:415:58Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:572.911:353.75:03-0.55:02-0.66:405:59Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:532.66:04-0.15:55-0.36:396:00Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue12:363.412:552.37:120.26:550.06:376:00Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:433.22:062.18:230.48:030.26:366:01Third Quarter28Wed
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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