Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 11:27 pm (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Aug 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:592.56:393.912:230.511:53 AM0.16:178:08Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:542.67:283.91:150.412:470.06:188:07New Moon2Fri
3Sat7:432.78:123.92:010.31:360.06:188:06New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:272.88:533.82:430.22:210.06:198:06New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:092.99:313.73:210.23:040.16:208:05New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:482.910:073.63:560.23:450.26:218:04Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed10:273.010:423.44:300.34:260.46:218:03Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu11:053.011:163.25:010.45:070.56:228:02Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:453.011:522.95:330.45:510.76:238:01Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:273.16:050.56:380.96:247:59First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:302.71:123.16:410.67:311.16:247:58First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:132.52:043.17:210.78:311.26:257:57First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:042.43:003.28:090.79:371.26:267:56First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:032.34:003.49:050.610:421.06:277:55Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:062.34:593.610:050.511:390.86:277:54Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:082.55:553.811:050.36:287:53Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:052.76:464.112:310.612:030.06:297:52Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:592.97:354.21:180.312:59-0.26:307:50Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:503.28:234.32:020.01:53-0.46:307:49Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:413.59:094.32:46-0.22:46-0.56:317:48Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:313.89:564.13:29-0.33:40-0.56:327:47Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:234.010:443.94:12-0.44:35-0.36:337:45Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:164.111:343.64:57-0.45:33-0.16:337:44Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:124.05:44-0.36:340.26:347:43Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:273.21:124.06:35-0.17:400.56:357:42Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:262.92:163.97:310.18:520.76:357:40Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:322.73:243.88:330.310:040.86:367:39Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:422.64:313.89:410.411:100.86:377:38Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:512.65:323.810:470.56:387:36Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri5:502.76:253.812:070.711:47 AM0.46:387:35Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:412.87:103.812:550.612:390.46:397:34Waning Crescent31Sat
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 2:46 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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