Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 11m at 5:28 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 11:09 am (2.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (90% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Jan 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:254.15:432.612:02-0.37:145:06Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri6:214.36:392.712:57-0.57:145:07Full Moon2Fri
3Sat7:154.37:342.812:36-0.91:48-0.67:145:08Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:074.28:272.91:31-0.92:38-0.67:145:09Full Moon4Sun
5Mon8:574.19:203.02:26-0.83:26-0.67:145:10Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:463.810:133.03:20-0.64:13-0.57:145:10Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:353.511:062.94:14-0.44:59-0.37:145:11Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:233.15:10-0.15:44-0.27:145:12Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:002.912:122.76:090.26:290.07:145:13Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:562.91:042.47:120.57:160.17:145:14Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:532.91:592.28:190.68:040.37:145:15Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:502.92:572.09:240.68:540.37:145:16Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:443.03:542.010:230.69:450.37:135:17Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:353.14:462.011:140.510:350.27:135:18Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:213.25:332.111:590.311:210.17:135:19Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:043.36:162.212:390.27:135:20Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:443.46:562.312:05-0.11:170.17:125:21New Moon17Sat
18Sun7:223.57:352.412:47-0.21:53-0.17:125:21New Moon18Sun
19Mon7:593.58:132.51:27-0.32:27-0.27:125:22New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:353.58:522.62:07-0.33:01-0.27:115:23New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:123.49:332.82:49-0.33:35-0.37:115:24Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu9:503.310:162.93:33-0.34:10-0.37:105:25Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri10:313.111:033.04:21-0.24:48-0.37:105:26Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:162.811:563.15:140.05:30-0.37:095:27First Quarter24Sat
25Sun12:072.66:140.16:18-0.37:095:28First Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:553.31:062.47:220.27:13-0.37:085:29First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:003.42:122.28:350.28:16-0.47:085:30First Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:073.53:232.29:480.19:23-0.47:075:31Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu4:143.74:322.310:53-0.110:29-0.67:065:32Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri5:153.85:342.511:52-0.311:32-0.77:065:34Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat6:123.96:302.712:44-0.57:055:35Full Moon31Sat
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 90% 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 (90% 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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