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 4h 14m 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 - May 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:272.95:583.011:430.46:167:51Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:102.96:383.312:090.512:180.26:157:52Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:502.97:163.612:540.312:530.16:147:53Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:302.97:543.81:380.11:28-0.16:137:53Full Moon4Thu
5Fri8:102.98:344.02:210.02:04-0.26:127:54Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:512.89:164.13:04-0.12:43-0.26:117:55Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:342.810:004.23:49-0.23:25-0.36:107:56Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:202.710:484.14:37-0.14:10-0.26:097:57Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:102.611:414.05:270.05:01-0.16:087:57Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:072.66:220.15:580.16:077:58Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:383.81:112.67:210.27:040.26:067:59Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:413.62:212.78:220.28:170.36:068:00Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:463.53:302.99:220.19:320.36:058:01Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:513.34:353.210:180.010:440.26:048:01Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:513.25:323.511:09-0.211:490.16:038:02Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:483.16:243.811:57-0.36:028:03Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:403.07:124.012:470.012:42-0.36:028:04Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:292.97:574.11:40-0.11:25-0.36:018:04New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:152.88:414.12:29-0.22:07-0.36:008:05New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:002.79:234.03:15-0.12:48-0.26:008:06New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:432.610:053.94:000.03:290.05:598:07Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon10:272.510:483.74:450.14:100.25:598:07Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:112.411:313.55:290.34:530.45:588:08Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:582.36:150.45:390.65:578:09Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:173.312:492.37:010.66:310.85:578:09First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:053.11:442.37:490.77:280.95:568:10First Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:552.92:412.48:350.78:301.05:568:11First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:472.83:352.69:190.69:340.95:568:12First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:382.74:262.810:010.510:350.85:558:12First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:292.75:123.110:420.311:310.65:558:13Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:172.75:563.511:220.25:548:13Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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