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 5h 32m 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 - Jul 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:473.21:292.97:140.27:310.75:578:24First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:342.92:242.97:580.38:330.85:578:23First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:232.63:183.08:410.49:370.95:588:23First Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:152.44:103.19:240.410:380.95:588:23First Quarter4Fri
5Sat4:082.34:593.210:090.511:350.95:598:23Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:012.25:463.310:550.45:598:23Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:512.26:313.512:250.711:41 AM0.36:008:23Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:392.37:133.61:100.612:260.26:018:22Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:232.37:543.71:520.51:100.16:018:22Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:062.48:353.82:320.31:540.16:028:22Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:482.59:143.93:110.22:370.06:028:22Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:312.69:543.93:480.13:210.06:038:21Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:142.810:353.84:260.04:070.06:038:21Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:002.911:173.65:040.04:560.16:048:20Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:493.15:43-0.15:500.26:058:20Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:023.412:423.26:25-0.16:480.36:058:19Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:513.21:393.47:11-0.27:530.46:068:19Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:452.92:393.68:00-0.29:030.56:078:18Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:452.73:433.88:56-0.210:150.56:078:18Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:502.64:463.99:55-0.211:240.46:088:17Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon4:572.65:474.110:57-0.36:098:17Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue6:012.66:454.212:260.211:58 AM-0.36:098:16Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:002.77:394.21:220.112:56-0.46:108:15New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:552.88:294.22:130.01:51-0.46:118:15New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:472.99:164.13:00-0.12:44-0.46:128:14New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:363.010:013.93:45-0.13:34-0.26:128:13Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:233.110:433.74:27-0.14:220.06:138:13Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:093.111:243.45:070.05:100.26:148:12Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:553.15:450.26:000.56:148:11Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:053.112:423.16:220.36:520.76:158:10First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:472.81:313.17:000.47:481.06:168:09First Quarter31Thu
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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