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 (tomorrow) : 9:30 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 37m at 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 - Jun 2046

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:562.46:323.512:200.611:51 AM0.25:548:14Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:412.47:133.71:050.512:320.15:548:15Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:242.57:543.91:480.31:140.05:548:16New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:072.58:364.02:310.21:56-0.15:538:16New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:512.69:184.03:130.12:40-0.15:538:17New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:362.610:034.03:560.03:25-0.25:538:17Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:242.710:494.04:390.04:14-0.15:538:18Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:152.711:373.85:25-0.15:070.05:538:18Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:102.96:12-0.16:050.15:538:19Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:293.61:093.07:00-0.17:090.25:538:19First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:233.42:113.27:51-0.28:180.35:538:20First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:213.23:143.48:43-0.29:300.35:538:20First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:222.94:153.79:37-0.310:400.35:538:20Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:242.85:143.910:31-0.311:450.25:538:21Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:252.76:104.111:26-0.45:538:21Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:232.77:034.212:450.012:19-0.45:538:22Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:182.77:534.21:39-0.11:11-0.45:538:22Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:102.78:414.22:29-0.12:01-0.35:538:22Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:002.79:274.03:17-0.12:50-0.25:538:22Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:472.710:113.94:02-0.13:37-0.15:538:23Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:342.710:543.74:450.04:230.15:548:23Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:202.611:353.45:270.15:100.35:548:23Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:072.66:070.25:580.55:548:23Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun12:163.112:552.76:460.36:500.75:548:23Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon12:582.91:442.77:250.47:450.95:558:23Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:422.72:352.88:040.48:461.05:558:24Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:302.53:273.08:460.49:481.05:558:24Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:212.34:183.19:300.410:480.95:568:24Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:162.35:083.310:180.311:430.85:568:24Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:102.35:563.511:060.25:578:24Waning Crescent30Sat
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 6:23 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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