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 : 4:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 11:09 am (2.3 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 - Apr 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:423.111:144.24:51-0.64:40-0.76:527:28Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:352.85:47-0.45:32-0.46:517:28Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:114.012:342.66:48-0.16:29-0.16:507:29First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:133.71:412.47:550.27:360.26:487:30First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:213.52:552.49:040.48:500.46:477:31First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:323.34:082.510:110.410:060.46:467:32First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:383.25:112.611:090.411:130.46:447:32Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue5:353.16:042.811:580.36:437:33Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed6:233.16:483.112:100.312:390.26:427:34Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:053.17:273.212:580.21:140.16:407:35Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:433.08:033.41:410.11:460.16:397:35Full Moon11Fri
12Sat8:182.98:363.52:210.12:160.06:387:36Full Moon12Sat
13Sun8:512.89:093.62:590.12:460.16:367:37Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:252.79:433.63:350.13:160.16:357:38Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:592.610:173.54:120.23:470.26:347:39Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:332.410:543.54:500.34:200.36:337:39Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:112.311:353.45:300.54:570.46:317:40Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri11:532.26:140.65:400.56:307:41Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:213.312:422.27:040.76:310.66:297:42Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:153.21:422.28:000.77:330.66:287:43Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:153.22:482.38:580.78:430.66:267:43Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:183.23:532.69:530.59:540.46:257:44Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:193.34:533.010:450.211:020.16:247:45Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:163.35:483.511:33-0.16:237:46Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri6:103.46:403.912:04-0.212:19-0.46:227:47Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:013.47:314.31:02-0.41:05-0.66:217:47New Moon26Sat
27Sun7:523.38:214.51:57-0.61:51-0.86:207:48New Moon27Sun
28Mon8:423.29:124.62:51-0.72:39-0.86:187:49New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:333.110:044.63:45-0.63:28-0.76:177:50Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed10:262.910:574.44:39-0.54:19-0.56:167:51Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 2:00 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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