Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 10:33 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 14m at 4:09 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Feb 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:372.35:470.45:450.27:045:35First Quarter1Fri
2Sat12:182.712:222.16:410.66:280.37:035:36First Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:112.71:141.97:420.77:180.37:035:37First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:102.82:161.98:490.78:160.37:025:38First Quarter4Mon
5Tue3:102.93:201.99:520.69:160.27:015:39Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed4:083.04:192.110:460.410:150.07:005:40Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu4:593.25:122.311:330.211:09-0.36:595:41Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri5:473.56:012.612:16-0.16:585:42Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:323.66:482.812:01-0.512:57-0.46:575:43Full Moon9Sat
10Sun7:163.77:343.112:50-0.81:37-0.66:575:44Full Moon10Sun
11Mon8:003.78:213.41:40-0.92:17-0.86:565:45Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:443.69:093.62:30-0.92:58-0.96:555:46Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:293.59:583.73:21-0.93:41-0.96:545:47Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu10:163.210:513.74:15-0.74:26-0.86:535:48Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:072.911:483.65:12-0.45:15-0.76:515:49Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:042.66:15-0.16:10-0.56:505:50Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:523.51:082.47:250.17:12-0.36:495:51Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:003.42:202.28:390.28:22-0.26:485:52Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:103.33:332.39:490.29:33-0.16:475:53Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:163.44:392.410:500.110:38-0.26:465:54Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:133.45:342.611:43-0.111:35-0.36:455:55Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:033.46:232.712:27-0.26:445:56Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat6:473.47:062.912:25-0.41:07-0.36:425:57New Moon23Sat
24Sun7:273.37:453.01:10-0.41:43-0.36:415:58New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:033.28:223.11:51-0.42:16-0.36:405:58New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:383.18:573.12:31-0.32:47-0.36:395:59New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:122.99:323.13:09-0.23:17-0.26:386:00Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:452.710:083.13:480.03:480.06:366:01Waxing Crescent28Thu
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 7:21 pm — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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