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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 29m at 4:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2024

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:263.87:382.612:510.22:030.36:564:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:023.98:202.61:270.22:390.36:574:55New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:443.99:022.52:090.23:210.36:574:55Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:263.89:442.52:510.24:030.36:584:55Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:143.710:382.63:390.24:510.36:594:55Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:023.611:322.64:270.35:390.37:004:55Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:563.45:270.46:330.37:014:55First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:322.812:563.36:330.47:210.17:024:55First Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:383.11:563.17:450.48:150.07:024:56First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:443.42:563.09:030.39:09-0.27:034:56Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed3:443.73:562.910:090.110:03-0.47:044:56Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu4:384.04:562.911:09-0.110:57-0.57:044:56Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:324.35:502.812:09-0.37:054:56Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:264.46:442.81:03-0.47:064:57Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:144.47:322.812:39-0.61:51-0.47:074:57Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:084.38:262.81:27-0.62:39-0.37:074:57Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:564.19:142.72:21-0.43:27-0.27:084:58Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:443.910:082.63:09-0.34:150.07:084:58Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:323.610:562.63:570.05:030.17:094:59Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri11:203.311:502.64:510.35:510.37:094:59Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:083.05:450.56:390.47:105:00Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun12:502.612:562.76:510.77:210.47:105:00Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:442.61:502.57:510.88:030.57:115:01Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:382.82:442.38:570.88:510.47:115:01Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:262.93:322.29:570.79:330.47:125:02Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:143.14:262.210:510.610:150.37:125:02Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:023.35:082.211:330.411:030.17:125:03Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:443.45:562.312:210.37:135:04Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:263.66:382.31:030.17:135:04New Moon29Sun
30Mon7:083.77:202.412:27-0.11:390.07:135:05New Moon30Mon
31Tue7:443.88:022.51:09-0.22:21-0.17:135:06New Moon31Tue
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 8:09 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 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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