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 4h 02m 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 - Mar 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:052.311:403.05:180.45:060.26:346:03Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat11:502.16:090.55:500.26:336:03Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:333.012:462.07:100.66:450.36:326:04Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:363.11:522.08:200.67:510.26:306:05Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:443.23:042.19:290.59:020.06:296:06Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:513.44:112.410:300.210:11-0.26:286:07Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:523.65:122.711:23-0.111:15-0.66:276:08Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:473.86:073.112:11-0.46:256:09Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:383.96:593.512:14-0.812:57-0.76:246:09New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:273.98:493.81:09-1.02:41-0.97:237:10New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:153.89:394.03:04-1.13:24-1.07:217:11New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:023.510:294.13:57-1.04:09-0.97:207:12Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:503.211:214.04:52-0.84:54-0.87:187:13Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu11:412.95:48-0.55:41-0.57:177:13Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:153.812:352.66:47-0.16:33-0.27:167:14First Quarter15Fri
16Sat1:143.61:372.37:520.27:320.17:147:15First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:193.32:472.29:030.48:400.47:137:16First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:283.14:002.110:130.59:530.57:127:17First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:363.15:052.211:140.511:000.47:107:18Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:343.15:592.412:050.47:097:18Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:233.16:442.612:470.37:077:19Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:043.17:232.812:450.21:220.27:067:20Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:413.17:583.01:270.11:540.17:057:21Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:153.18:313.22:060.02:230.07:037:21Full Moon24Sun
25Mon8:473.09:043.32:430.02:510.07:027:22Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:192.99:363.43:200.03:190.07:007:23Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:512.810:103.43:560.03:480.06:597:24Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu10:242.610:453.44:330.14:190.16:587:25Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri10:592.511:243.45:130.24:520.26:567:25Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat11:392.35:570.45:320.36:557:26Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun12:103.412:272.26:470.56:200.36:537:27Third Quarter31Sun
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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