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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 5:38 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 39m at 11:53 am (2.4 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 - Jul 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:182.56:584.112:440.212:13-0.35:578:24Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:112.67:494.31:360.01:05-0.55:578:24Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:052.78:414.42:27-0.21:59-0.65:588:23Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:582.99:324.43:17-0.32:53-0.75:588:23Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:533.010:244.34:06-0.43:49-0.65:598:23Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:493.111:164.14:56-0.44:47-0.55:598:23Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:473.25:46-0.45:47-0.26:008:23Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:093.812:483.36:37-0.46:520.06:008:23Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:043.51:503.37:29-0.38:000.36:018:22Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:013.12:533.48:21-0.29:110.46:018:22Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:012.83:543.59:14-0.110:210.56:028:22Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:022.64:533.610:080.011:260.56:038:21Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:022.55:473.711:000.06:038:21Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri5:592.46:373.712:230.511:51 AM0.16:048:21Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:502.47:233.81:140.412:390.16:048:20Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:372.48:053.82:000.31:240.16:058:20New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:202.58:453.72:410.32:070.16:068:19New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:002.59:233.73:200.32:480.26:068:19New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:392.69:593.63:560.33:270.26:078:18New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:182.610:353.54:310.34:070.36:088:18Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:572.611:103.35:050.34:480.46:088:17Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:362.711:453.15:370.45:300.66:098:16Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:182.86:100.46:160.76:108:16Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:232.91:032.96:440.47:080.86:108:15First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:052.81:523.07:220.48:060.96:118:14First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:532.62:463.28:060.49:100.96:128:14First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:482.53:443.48:560.310:160.86:138:13First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:482.44:433.79:520.111:200.66:138:12Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat4:512.55:414.010:510.06:148:11Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:522.66:374.212:190.411:50 AM-0.36:158:11Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:512.87:324.41:130.112:49-0.56:168:10Full Moon31Mon
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 2:45 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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