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 1h 37m 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 - Jan 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon11:082.911:392.44:460.45:360.37:135:06Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:492.75:360.66:140.47:145:07Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed12:282.512:342.56:320.76:540.47:145:08Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu1:202.61:232.37:330.87:360.47:145:08Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:142.82:172.28:370.78:230.37:145:09Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat3:073.03:132.19:400.69:130.27:145:10Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun3:593.24:092.110:370.410:040.07:145:11Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon4:503.55:032.211:290.210:55-0.37:145:12Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue5:403.75:542.412:18-0.17:145:13Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed6:293.96:442.51:05-0.37:145:13New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:184.17:342.712:39-0.71:51-0.47:145:14New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:074.18:242.81:30-0.82:37-0.67:145:15New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:554.19:163.02:23-0.93:23-0.77:145:16Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:443.910:103.13:17-0.84:10-0.77:135:17Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:343.611:073.24:14-0.64:57-0.77:135:18Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:263.35:15-0.45:46-0.67:135:19First Quarter16Tue
17Wed12:063.212:222.96:20-0.16:38-0.57:135:20First Quarter17Wed
18Thu1:093.31:222.67:310.17:33-0.47:125:21First Quarter18Thu
19Fri2:143.32:272.38:440.28:31-0.37:125:22First Quarter19Fri
20Sat3:183.43:332.29:540.29:31-0.27:115:23Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun4:183.44:362.210:570.110:29-0.27:115:24Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon5:143.55:322.211:510.011:23-0.27:115:25Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue6:043.56:212.312:390.07:105:26Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:493.57:052.412:12-0.21:22-0.17:105:27Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:313.57:462.412:57-0.32:00-0.17:095:28Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:093.48:242.51:39-0.32:36-0.17:095:29Full Moon26Fri
27Sat8:453.39:012.52:19-0.23:10-0.17:085:30Full Moon27Sat
28Sun9:203.29:382.62:58-0.13:42-0.17:075:31Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:543.010:162.63:370.04:130.07:075:32Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue10:282.810:552.64:180.14:440.17:065:33Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed11:032.511:372.75:010.35:160.17:055:34Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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