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 22m at 6:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:173.710:412.53:400.44:570.56:554:55Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:053.411:332.44:280.65:450.66:564:55Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:543.25:200.86:340.76:574:55Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:292.412:453.06:190.97:210.86:584:55Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:272.51:382.87:221.08:070.76:594:55Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:232.62:292.78:261.08:490.66:594:55Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:132.93:192.69:260.99:300.57:004:55Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri3:593.14:072.610:200.710:100.37:014:55Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:433.44:522.611:090.510:490.27:024:55Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:253.65:362.611:550.311:300.07:034:56Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:073.96:202.712:400.17:034:56New Moon11Mon
12Tue6:504.07:052.712:13-0.21:240.07:044:56New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:344.17:512.712:57-0.32:10-0.17:054:56New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:214.28:382.71:43-0.42:56-0.27:054:56Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:094.19:302.72:32-0.43:45-0.27:064:57Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:004.010:252.83:24-0.34:35-0.17:074:57Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:543.811:252.84:21-0.25:27-0.17:074:57Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:503.55:240.06:21-0.17:084:58First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:293.012:503.36:330.17:16-0.17:084:58First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:353.11:513.07:460.28:11-0.27:094:59First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:403.32:542.89:000.29:05-0.27:104:59Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:413.53:552.710:070.29:58-0.37:105:00Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:373.74:522.611:080.010:49-0.37:105:00Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:293.95:452.612:03-0.17:115:01Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:173.96:342.512:52-0.17:115:01Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:033.97:212.512:25-0.31:38-0.17:125:02Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:463.98:042.51:10-0.32:21-0.17:125:03Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:283.78:462.51:53-0.23:030.07:125:03Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:093.69:282.42:35-0.13:430.07:135:04Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat9:493.410:102.43:180.14:220.27:135:05Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:293.210:532.44:010.25:010.27:135:05Waning Gibbous31Sun
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 8:59 am — 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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