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 4h 49m 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 - Mar 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:293.68:523.72:17-0.92:40-0.96:356:02Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:143.49:413.93:08-0.93:22-0.96:336:03Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon10:013.210:333.94:02-0.74:06-0.86:326:04Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:512.911:293.84:58-0.44:54-0.66:316:05Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:462.66:00-0.15:48-0.46:296:06First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:313.612:502.37:080.16:50-0.16:286:07First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:393.42:042.28:220.38:010.16:276:07First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:513.33:202.29:340.39:160.16:266:08Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun5:003.35:272.411:370.211:240.17:247:09Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:593.36:232.612:290.17:237:10Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:503.37:112.812:23-0.11:130.07:217:11Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:333.37:522.91:13-0.11:52-0.17:207:12Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:123.38:303.11:58-0.22:26-0.27:197:12Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:483.29:053.22:39-0.22:57-0.27:177:13Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:223.09:393.33:17-0.23:27-0.17:167:14Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:552.910:133.33:55-0.13:550.07:157:15Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:272.710:473.34:330.04:250.17:137:16Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue11:012.511:243.25:110.24:560.27:127:17Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:372.35:530.45:300.37:107:17Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:053.112:182.16:380.66:110.57:097:18Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:523.01:062.07:320.77:000.67:087:19Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:493.02:072.08:340.88:010.67:067:20Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:533.03:162.09:400.89:100.57:057:21Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:593.14:232.310:400.610:200.37:047:21Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue4:593.25:232.611:310.311:250.07:027:22Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:543.46:163.012:170.07:017:23Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:443.67:063.412:24-0.31:00-0.36:597:24Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:313.67:543.81:19-0.61:42-0.66:587:24New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:183.68:434.12:12-0.82:24-0.86:577:25New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:053.59:314.33:04-0.93:08-0.96:557:26New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:533.310:214.43:57-0.83:53-0.96:547:27Waxing Crescent31Mon
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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