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 5h 15m 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 - Jun 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:052.76:403.812:220.412:040.05:548:14Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:512.77:244.01:100.212:46-0.25:548:15Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:382.78:104.21:580.01:31-0.35:548:15Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:262.78:574.32:46-0.22:17-0.45:538:16Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:152.79:464.43:34-0.23:06-0.55:538:16Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:072.710:374.34:24-0.23:58-0.45:538:17Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed11:022.811:314.15:16-0.24:54-0.35:538:17Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:012.86:09-0.25:54-0.15:538:18Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:273.91:042.97:03-0.17:000.15:538:18Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:253.62:103.07:59-0.18:110.35:538:19Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:253.33:153.28:53-0.19:240.45:528:19Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:263.14:173.49:47-0.210:350.45:528:20Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue4:262.95:143.610:38-0.211:390.35:528:20Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:242.76:063.811:27-0.25:538:21Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu6:182.66:543.912:370.212:14-0.25:538:21Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:082.67:394.01:280.112:59-0.15:538:21New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:552.58:223.92:160.11:42-0.15:538:22New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:392.59:043.93:000.12:240.05:538:22New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:222.59:443.83:420.13:060.15:538:22New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:042.410:243.64:230.23:470.25:538:22Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:462.411:043.55:030.34:290.45:538:23Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:292.411:443.35:420.45:120.55:548:23Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:142.46:210.45:590.75:548:23Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:243.11:012.56:590.56:500.85:548:23First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:062.91:512.67:380.57:460.95:558:23First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:512.82:422.88:180.48:470.95:558:23First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:402.63:343.08:590.49:500.85:558:24First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:332.54:253.39:440.210:510.75:568:24Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:282.55:163.610:320.111:490.55:568:24Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:232.56:073.911:22-0.15:568:24Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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