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 1h 35m 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 - Jun 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:333.22:183.08:010.18:240.55:548:14First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:303.13:193.38:52-0.19:340.45:548:15First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:303.04:203.79:45-0.210:430.25:548:15Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:312.95:194.010:40-0.411:480.05:538:16Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:322.96:164.311:35-0.65:538:17Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu6:312.97:114.512:49-0.212:30-0.75:538:17Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:282.98:044.61:45-0.41:24-0.85:538:18Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:232.98:574.52:40-0.42:18-0.75:538:18Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:183.09:484.43:32-0.53:12-0.65:538:19Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:122.910:394.14:23-0.44:06-0.45:538:19Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:062.911:293.85:13-0.35:01-0.25:538:20Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:012.96:02-0.15:570.15:538:20Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:193.512:582.96:500.06:550.45:538:20Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:093.21:552.97:380.27:570.75:538:21Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:002.92:522.98:240.39:010.85:538:21Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:522.63:463.09:100.310:040.95:538:21Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:452.44:373.19:550.411:030.85:538:22Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue4:382.35:243.310:390.411:560.75:538:22Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:282.36:093.411:230.35:538:22Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:152.36:513.512:440.612:060.25:538:23Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:592.47:313.61:270.512:480.25:548:23New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:422.48:103.72:080.41:300.15:548:23New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:232.58:493.82:470.22:110.05:548:23New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:042.59:283.83:250.22:530.05:548:23New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:462.610:073.84:020.13:360.05:558:23Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:292.710:483.74:400.04:210.05:558:24Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:152.811:313.65:190.05:100.15:558:24Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:053.05:59-0.16:040.25:568:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:173.412:593.26:42-0.17:040.35:568:24First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:083.21:573.37:29-0.28:090.45:568:24First Quarter30Sun
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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