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 1h 46m 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 - Aug 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:473.08:244.52:05-0.11:46-0.76:168:09Full Moon1Tue
2Wed8:423.29:154.52:54-0.32:43-0.76:178:08Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:363.410:054.33:42-0.43:39-0.76:188:07Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:313.610:554.14:29-0.54:36-0.56:198:06Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:263.711:463.75:16-0.55:35-0.26:198:05Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:233.76:04-0.46:370.16:208:04Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:393.31:233.76:54-0.27:430.46:218:03Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:353.02:253.67:460.08:520.66:228:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:352.73:283.68:420.210:030.76:228:01Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:402.54:303.69:400.411:080.86:238:00Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:442.45:273.610:390.46:247:59Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:422.46:193.612:050.711:34 AM0.46:257:58Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:332.57:043.712:540.712:240.46:257:57Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:172.67:453.71:370.61:090.36:267:56New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:582.78:223.72:140.51:510.36:277:55New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:352.88:573.72:490.42:300.36:287:54New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:112.99:303.63:210.43:080.36:287:52New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:473.010:033.53:520.43:460.46:297:51Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:233.110:353.34:220.44:240.56:307:50Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:593.211:093.24:510.45:050.66:307:49Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:383.211:463.05:220.55:480.76:317:48Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:213.35:560.56:380.96:327:46First Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:282.81:113.46:360.57:351.06:337:45First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:172.62:083.57:230.58:401.06:337:44First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:152.53:113.68:200.59:500.96:347:43First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:222.54:173.89:240.410:560.86:357:41Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun4:302.65:204.010:310.111:560.56:367:40Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon5:352.96:194.311:36-0.16:367:39Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:353.27:134.412:500.212:38-0.46:377:37Full Moon29Tue
30Wed7:313.58:054.51:390.01:36-0.56:387:36Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:243.88:544.42:26-0.32:33-0.66:397:35Full 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 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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