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 1h 26m 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 - Apr 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:193.05:462.611:440.511:500.46:537:28Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:063.06:292.812:230.46:517:28Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:473.07:083.012:370.312:580.26:507:29Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:233.07:433.21:200.21:290.16:487:30New Moon4Wed
5Thu7:582.98:173.41:590.11:590.06:477:31New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:322.98:503.52:360.02:290.06:467:31New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:052.89:243.63:130.03:000.06:447:32New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:392.79:593.63:500.13:320.06:437:33Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon10:142.610:373.64:280.14:060.16:427:34Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:522.511:193.65:090.24:440.26:407:35Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:362.45:540.45:280.26:397:35Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:073.512:272.36:450.56:210.36:387:36First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:023.41:282.47:430.57:240.36:367:37First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:053.42:362.58:440.48:350.36:357:38First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:113.43:462.89:450.39:500.26:347:39First Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:153.44:503.110:410.011:010.06:337:39Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue5:163.45:493.611:33-0.26:317:40Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed6:123.46:434.012:05-0.312:22-0.56:307:41Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:053.47:354.31:05-0.51:10-0.76:297:42Full Moon19Thu
20Fri7:563.38:254.42:00-0.61:56-0.86:287:43Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:463.29:144.52:53-0.72:43-0.86:277:43Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:353.110:034.43:45-0.63:30-0.66:257:44Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:252.910:534.14:37-0.44:18-0.46:247:45Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:172.711:453.95:29-0.15:08-0.16:237:46Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:122.66:240.16:020.26:227:47Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:403.51:112.47:200.47:010.56:217:47Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:383.32:152.48:180.58:070.76:207:48Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:383.03:192.59:150.69:160.86:197:49Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:372.94:182.610:060.610:210.86:177:50Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:312.85:082.810:510.511:180.76:167:51Waning Crescent30Mon
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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