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 5h 09m 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 - Dec 2025

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:543.74:093.010:180.210:14-0.36:564:55Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue4:484.15:053.011:18-0.111:05-0.56:564:55Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:414.45:593.012:14-0.36:574:55Full Moon3Wed
4Thu6:344.66:533.01:09-0.46:584:55Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:274.77:463.012:48-0.82:02-0.56:594:55Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:204.68:403.01:41-0.72:55-0.47:004:55Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:144.49:362.92:36-0.63:48-0.37:014:55Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:084.110:342.93:32-0.44:42-0.17:014:55Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:043.811:362.84:31-0.15:370.07:024:55Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:003.55:340.26:320.27:034:56Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:392.812:583.16:410.47:250.37:044:56Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:432.91:562.87:510.68:160.37:044:56Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:433.02:532.68:590.79:040.37:054:56Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:373.13:462.510:000.79:480.37:064:57Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon4:253.24:352.410:540.610:300.37:064:57Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:083.45:202.411:410.511:100.37:074:57Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:493.56:022.412:240.47:084:58Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:283.56:422.41:040.37:084:58New Moon18Thu
19Fri7:063.67:202.412:280.11:420.27:094:58New Moon19Fri
20Sat7:433.67:582.41:060.12:190.27:094:59New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:213.68:362.41:450.12:560.27:104:59New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:583.69:152.42:230.13:330.27:105:00Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:363.59:572.43:040.14:100.27:115:00Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:163.410:422.53:480.24:480.27:115:01Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:593.211:322.64:360.35:290.17:125:02Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:463.05:310.36:120.17:125:02First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:272.812:392.96:340.46:590.07:125:03First Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:263.11:372.77:420.47:51-0.27:135:04First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:273.42:382.68:530.38:46-0.37:135:04Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue3:283.73:422.510:010.19:43-0.57:135:05Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed4:283.94:442.611:05-0.110:40-0.67:135:06Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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