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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:26 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 17m at 12:52 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jun 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:163.61:582.77:540.17:530.45:548:14Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:163.33:032.88:500.29:030.65:548:15Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:153.04:032.99:430.210:100.75:538:16Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:112.84:573.110:300.311:110.75:538:16Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:032.75:443.211:130.25:538:17Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun5:502.66:263.412:040.611:52 AM0.25:538:17Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:342.57:043.512:520.512:290.25:538:18Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:152.57:423.61:350.41:050.25:538:18New Moon8Tue
9Wed7:542.58:183.72:150.31:410.15:538:19New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:332.58:553.72:540.22:180.25:538:19New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:112.49:313.73:320.22:550.25:528:20New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:502.410:093.74:100.23:330.25:528:20Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun10:292.410:493.64:490.34:130.35:528:20Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:122.411:303.55:280.34:570.45:538:21Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:592.46:100.35:450.45:538:21Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:153.412:502.66:530.36:410.55:538:22First Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:053.31:462.77:390.27:440.55:538:22First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:583.22:463.08:270.18:520.55:538:22First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:563.13:463.39:18-0.110:010.35:538:22First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:563.04:453.710:10-0.311:090.15:538:23Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon4:562.95:424.111:03-0.55:548:23Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:562.96:374.312:12-0.111:57 AM-0.65:548:23Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:542.97:324.51:11-0.312:51-0.85:548:23Full Moon23Wed
24Thu7:502.98:254.62:07-0.41:45-0.85:548:23Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:452.99:184.53:01-0.52:40-0.85:558:23Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:402.910:104.43:54-0.53:34-0.65:558:24Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun10:352.911:024.14:45-0.44:29-0.45:558:24Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:312.911:543.85:37-0.35:25-0.15:568:24Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:282.96:27-0.16:240.25:568:24Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:463.51:272.97:170.07:250.55:578:24Third Quarter30Wed
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 4:09 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 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 Third 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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