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 2h 35m 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 - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:164.09:434.23:12-0.43:28-0.56:397:33Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:084.110:313.93:57-0.44:23-0.36:407:32Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:014.111:203.64:42-0.35:19-0.16:417:31Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:554.15:28-0.16:180.36:417:29Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:123.212:513.96:170.17:210.66:427:28Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:082.91:533.77:100.48:290.96:437:27Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:112.62:583.68:090.79:391.06:447:25Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:192.54:033.59:140.810:441.16:447:24Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:252.55:033.510:180.811:391.06:457:22Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:232.65:553.611:170.86:467:21Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:112.76:393.612:250.912:070.76:467:19Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:532.97:173.71:040.812:510.66:477:18Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:313.17:533.71:390.71:320.56:487:17New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:073.38:263.62:100.62:100.46:497:15New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:413.48:583.62:400.52:470.46:497:14New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:153.59:303.53:090.53:240.56:507:12New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:493.610:033.33:370.54:020.56:517:11Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:253.710:383.14:070.54:430.66:517:09Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:043.711:163.04:400.55:260.86:527:08Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:483.75:170.66:160.96:537:07Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:012.812:403.76:000.77:141.06:547:05First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:532.71:403.76:540.78:201.16:547:04First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:572.62:483.87:570.79:301.06:557:02First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:082.73:573.99:090.610:350.86:567:01Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:192.95:024.110:210.411:330.56:566:59Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:233.26:004.211:280.16:576:58Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:213.66:534.312:240.212:30-0.16:586:57Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:154.07:434.21:110.01:27-0.36:596:55Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:064.38:314.11:56-0.22:22-0.46:596:54Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:554.59:183.92:40-0.33:15-0.37:006:52Full Moon30Sat
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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