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 : 6:29 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 42m at 12:41 pm (2.4 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 - Mar 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:343.86:543.112:04-0.712:58-0.56:356:02New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:223.87:433.312:59-0.81:42-0.66:346:03New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:083.78:283.41:50-0.82:23-0.66:326:04New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:513.59:123.42:38-0.73:03-0.66:316:05Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:323.29:563.43:26-0.53:40-0.46:306:06Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:132.910:393.34:13-0.34:18-0.26:296:06Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:552.611:243.15:010.04:550.06:276:07Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:392.35:510.35:350.36:266:08First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:123.012:282.16:480.66:220.56:256:09First Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:072.91:271.97:510.77:170.66:236:10First Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:092.82:331.98:580.88:210.66:226:11First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:132.83:382.09:580.79:270.66:206:11Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:112.95:332.211:490.611:250.47:197:12Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:013.16:192.412:310.47:187:13Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:443.27:012.612:160.21:090.27:167:14Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:243.37:412.91:020.01:430.07:157:15Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:023.48:193.21:45-0.22:17-0.27:147:16Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:403.48:593.42:28-0.42:51-0.47:127:16Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:183.49:393.63:11-0.53:26-0.57:117:17Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:583.210:223.83:56-0.54:03-0.57:097:18Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:413.011:083.84:43-0.44:43-0.57:087:19Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:272.811:593.85:35-0.35:27-0.47:077:20Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:192.66:31-0.16:17-0.27:057:20Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:573.71:192.47:340.17:170.07:047:21Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:023.62:292.38:450.38:260.17:027:22Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:133.53:452.49:570.39:420.17:017:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:253.54:562.611:030.210:560.07:007:23Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:293.55:582.911:590.06:587:24Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:263.66:523.112:01-0.212:49-0.26:577:25Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:163.67:403.412:59-0.31:32-0.36:567:26New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:023.58:243.61:50-0.42:13-0.46:547:27New Moon31Thu
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 3:35 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 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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