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 3h 08m 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 - Feb 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:023.04:182.010:420.510:090.27:045:35Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue4:553.05:102.011:310.411:000.17:045:36Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed5:413.15:552.212:140.27:035:37Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu6:223.26:352.312:510.17:025:38New Moon4Thu
5Fri6:593.37:122.512:29-0.11:250.07:015:39New Moon5Fri
6Sat7:343.37:482.61:08-0.21:57-0.17:005:40New Moon6Sat
7Sun8:083.38:232.71:46-0.32:27-0.26:595:41New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:403.28:582.82:24-0.32:57-0.26:595:42Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue9:133.19:352.93:02-0.23:27-0.26:585:43Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:472.910:133.03:42-0.13:58-0.26:575:44Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:252.710:573.14:260.04:33-0.26:565:45Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:072.511:463.25:150.15:14-0.26:555:46First Quarter12Fri
13Sat11:562.36:110.26:02-0.26:545:47First Quarter13Sat
14Sun12:443.212:562.27:170.37:00-0.26:535:48First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:503.32:052.18:290.38:08-0.26:525:49First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:003.43:182.29:410.29:19-0.46:515:50Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed4:083.64:272.410:45-0.110:28-0.66:505:51Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu5:103.85:292.711:41-0.311:32-0.86:485:52Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:063.96:263.112:32-0.66:475:53Full Moon19Fri
20Sat6:583.97:183.312:31-1.01:18-0.86:465:54Full Moon20Sat
21Sun7:463.98:083.51:27-1.12:03-0.96:455:55Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:333.78:573.62:20-1.02:46-0.96:445:56Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:183.49:453.63:11-0.83:28-0.86:435:57Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:033.110:333.54:03-0.64:10-0.66:415:57Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:492.711:233.44:55-0.24:52-0.36:405:58Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:382.45:500.15:380.06:395:59Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:173.212:312.16:500.46:280.26:386:00Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun1:163.01:332.07:570.67:270.46:376:01Third Quarter28Sun
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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