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 2h 40m 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 - Jan 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:263.88:442.61:51-0.43:03-0.27:145:07New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:083.89:322.72:39-0.43:39-0.27:145:07Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:563.610:202.83:27-0.34:21-0.37:145:08Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:443.511:142.94:21-0.25:09-0.37:145:09Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:323.25:15-0.15:51-0.37:145:10First Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:143.112:262.96:210.16:45-0.37:145:11First Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:143.21:262.77:330.27:39-0.37:145:11First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:143.42:262.58:450.28:33-0.47:145:12Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:203.63:382.49:570.19:33-0.47:145:13Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:203.74:382.411:030.010:33-0.57:145:14Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:203.85:382.411:57-0.211:33-0.67:145:15Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:143.96:322.512:51-0.37:145:16Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:023.97:202.612:27-0.61:39-0.47:135:17Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:503.88:082.71:15-0.62:21-0.47:135:18Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:383.78:562.72:03-0.53:03-0.37:135:19Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:203.59:382.72:51-0.43:45-0.37:135:20Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:023.310:262.73:39-0.24:21-0.17:125:21Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:383.011:082.74:210.04:570.07:125:22Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun11:202.711:562.75:090.35:330.17:125:23Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:022.46:030.56:150.27:115:24Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:442.712:442.27:030.66:510.37:115:25Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:382.71:382.08:030.77:390.37:105:26Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:322.82:381.99:090.78:330.37:105:27Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:262.93:381.910:090.69:270.27:095:28Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat4:203.14:322.011:030.410:210.17:095:29Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun5:143.25:262.111:510.211:15-0.27:085:30Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:563.46:082.312:330.07:075:31Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:443.66:562.512:03-0.41:15-0.27:075:32New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:263.77:382.712:51-0.61:51-0.47:065:33New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:083.88:262.91:39-0.72:33-0.67:055:34New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:503.79:143.12:27-0.83:15-0.77:055:35Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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