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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 5:38 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:08 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Mar 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:222.93:462.010:050.69:360.46:356:02Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:213.04:432.110:590.510:340.36:346:03Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:123.05:302.211:440.411:240.26:336:04Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:553.16:112.412:220.26:316:04Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:343.26:482.612:080.012:560.16:306:05Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:093.27:232.812:48-0.11:270.06:296:06Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:423.27:583.01:26-0.21:57-0.16:286:07Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:153.28:323.12:03-0.22:26-0.26:266:08Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:473.19:063.22:41-0.22:55-0.26:256:09Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:212.99:433.33:20-0.13:26-0.26:246:10Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:572.710:243.44:010.03:59-0.16:226:10Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:382.65:470.15:38-0.17:217:11Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:103.412:252.46:390.26:240.07:197:12Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:043.41:212.27:400.47:200.17:187:13Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:083.42:292.28:500.48:270.17:177:14Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:183.43:432.310:020.39:420.07:157:14Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:293.54:552.511:080.110:56-0.27:147:15Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:343.75:592.812:06-0.17:137:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:323.86:563.212:03-0.512:56-0.47:117:17Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:253.87:483.51:03-0.71:43-0.67:107:18New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:143.88:373.81:59-0.82:27-0.87:087:19New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:013.69:253.92:52-0.93:09-0.87:077:19New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:473.410:113.93:43-0.83:51-0.77:067:20Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:323.110:583.94:34-0.64:32-0.57:047:21Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:172.811:453.75:25-0.35:14-0.27:037:22Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:052.56:170.05:580.17:017:22Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:353.412:572.37:130.46:470.47:007:23First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:313.21:572.18:150.67:440.66:597:24First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:333.03:052.09:210.78:510.76:577:25First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:392.94:122.110:240.810:010.76:567:26First Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:402.95:102.311:170.711:030.66:547:26Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 8:53 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 76% 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 Waning Gibbous (76% 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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