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 2h 42m 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 - Mar 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:523.13:182.19:330.49:140.26:356:02Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:573.14:212.210:330.410:180.26:336:03Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:533.15:142.411:230.311:130.16:326:04Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:403.15:592.512:040.26:316:05Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:213.16:382.712:400.16:306:06New Moon5Mon
6Tue6:573.27:132.912:41-0.11:120.06:286:07New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:313.17:473.01:19-0.11:42-0.16:276:07New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:033.08:203.11:56-0.22:10-0.16:266:08New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:352.98:533.22:32-0.12:39-0.16:246:09New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:062.89:263.23:090.03:07-0.16:236:10Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:392.611:023.24:460.14:380.07:227:11Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:142.411:433.25:260.25:120.17:207:12Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue11:542.36:110.45:520.27:197:12Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:303.212:422.27:030.56:410.27:177:13First Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:253.21:412.18:030.67:410.27:167:14First Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:303.22:502.29:110.58:510.27:157:15First Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:383.34:022.410:170.410:040.07:137:16Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:443.45:082.711:160.111:14-0.37:127:16Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:443.66:083.112:08-0.27:117:17Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:393.77:023.512:17-0.612:56-0.57:097:18Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:303.77:543.91:16-0.81:42-0.87:087:19Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:193.78:444.22:11-1.02:27-1.07:067:20Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:073.59:344.33:05-1.03:11-1.07:057:20Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:563.310:244.23:58-0.93:57-0.97:047:21Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:453.111:164.14:52-0.64:44-0.77:027:22Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon11:362.85:47-0.35:34-0.47:017:23Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:103.812:322.56:450.06:280.06:597:24Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:093.51:352.47:480.37:290.36:587:24Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:133.32:442.38:550.58:380.56:577:25Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:203.13:542.310:000.69:500.66:557:26Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:243.04:552.410:570.610:550.56:547:27Waning Crescent31Sat
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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