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 59m at 5:28 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:332.33:303.28:321.010:141.36:407:33First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:392.34:303.49:340.911:111.26:407:31Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed4:402.45:243.510:360.811:591.06:417:30Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:352.66:113.711:320.56:427:29Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:242.96:563.912:400.712:240.36:427:27Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:103.27:384.01:190.41:130.06:437:26Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:553.68:204.11:570.22:02-0.16:447:24Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:403.99:024.02:350.02:51-0.26:457:23Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:254.19:463.83:14-0.23:41-0.26:457:22Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:134.210:323.63:54-0.24:33-0.16:467:20Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:044.311:213.34:38-0.25:280.16:477:19Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:594.25:25-0.16:280.46:477:17Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:153.112:594.16:170.17:340.66:487:16Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:162.92:064.07:180.38:460.86:497:14Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:262.73:183.98:270.59:580.86:507:13Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:412.74:273.99:410.511:030.86:507:12Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed4:502.95:283.910:510.511:580.66:517:10Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu5:503.16:213.911:520.46:527:09Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:413.37:073.912:450.512:460.36:527:07Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:263.57:493.81:260.41:330.36:537:06New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:073.68:273.72:020.32:170.36:547:04New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:453.79:033.52:360.32:580.36:557:03New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:213.89:383.33:080.43:380.46:557:02New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:573.810:123.13:380.54:180.66:567:00Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:333.710:472.94:100.64:580.86:576:59Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:123.611:252.74:430.85:411.06:586:57Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:543.55:190.96:291.26:586:56Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:072.612:443.46:011.17:231.46:596:54First Quarter28Sun
29Mon12:572.51:413.36:511.28:261.47:006:53First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:572.42:443.37:511.29:291.47:016:52First Quarter30Tue
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 8:18 am — 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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