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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:28 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 51m at 10:47 pm (3.5 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 - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:153.811:283.14:510.15:350.46:397:33Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:063.95:340.16:310.66:407:32Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:172.91:033.96:220.27:350.86:417:30Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:152.82:083.97:200.38:460.86:427:29Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:222.73:183.98:260.39:580.86:427:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:362.74:284.09:380.311:040.76:437:26Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:472.95:314.110:490.26:447:25Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:503.16:274.112:020.511:54 AM0.06:447:23Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:473.47:184.212:520.212:53-0.16:457:22New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:383.78:054.11:370.11:46-0.26:467:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:253.98:493.92:200.02:37-0.26:477:19New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:114.09:313.73:000.03:250.06:477:18New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:544.010:123.53:380.04:120.26:487:16Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:373.910:533.24:160.24:590.46:497:15Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:213.811:352.94:540.45:470.76:497:13Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:073.65:330.66:391.06:507:12Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:212.712:593.56:160.97:361.26:517:11First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:122.51:573.37:071.08:411.46:527:09First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:122.43:013.38:061.29:451.46:527:08First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:192.44:033.39:121.210:421.36:537:06First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:212.54:573.410:151.011:281.16:547:05Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:132.75:433.511:110.96:547:03Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:593.06:243.612:080.912:000.76:557:02Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:403.37:033.712:430.712:460.56:567:01Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:203.67:403.71:160.51:290.36:576:59Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:593.88:183.71:500.32:130.26:576:58Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:394.18:573.62:240.12:570.16:586:56Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:214.29:383.53:000.03:430.16:596:55Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue10:064.310:223.33:390.04:310.27:006:53Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:544.311:113.14:220.15:240.47:006:52Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 2:07 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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