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 4h 55m 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 - Nov 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:564.211:192.84:200.35:330.57:276:13Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:463.95:080.56:280.77:286:12Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:122.712:413.65:590.87:250.97:296:11Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:112.51:403.46:581.08:251.17:306:10Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:152.51:413.27:041.28:211.16:315:09Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:192.62:393.18:121.29:111.06:315:08Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:152.83:313.19:141.19:530.96:325:07Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed4:033.04:163.110:091.010:300.76:335:07Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:453.24:573.110:570.811:040.66:345:06Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:233.55:363.111:410.611:370.46:355:05Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:003.76:133.112:220.56:365:04New Moon11Sat
12Sun6:373.96:513.012:110.31:030.36:375:04New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:144.17:303.012:460.21:440.26:385:03New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:544.28:102.91:220.12:260.26:395:02New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:364.28:532.82:020.13:110.36:405:02Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:224.29:412.82:450.13:580.36:415:01Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:124.110:342.73:330.24:510.46:425:00Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:073.911:352.74:270.35:470.56:435:00Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:083.85:300.46:470.56:444:59First Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:422.81:123.66:400.57:460.46:454:59First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:523.02:163.57:560.58:430.26:464:58First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:583.33:183.49:090.49:360.16:474:58Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu3:583.64:163.310:160.210:26-0.16:484:58Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri4:533.95:103.211:160.111:13-0.26:494:57Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:434.26:013.112:11-0.16:504:57Full Moon25Sat
26Sun6:314.36:493.11:02-0.16:514:57Full Moon26Sun
27Mon7:174.47:362.912:43-0.31:50-0.16:524:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:024.38:212.81:27-0.22:370.06:524:56Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:464.19:072.72:110.03:230.16:534:56Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:313.99:532.62:550.14:100.36:544:56Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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