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 - Mar 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:202.92:411.99:050.78:330.56:356:02Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:252.83:462.010:060.79:380.56:346:03Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed4:222.94:402.110:560.510:350.36:336:04Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:103.05:262.311:380.411:240.26:316:05Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri5:513.16:072.612:140.26:306:05Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat6:293.26:442.812:070.012:470.06:296:06New Moon6Sat
7Sun7:033.27:203.012:48-0.11:17-0.16:276:07New Moon7Sun
8Mon7:373.27:553.21:27-0.21:47-0.26:266:08New Moon8Mon
9Tue8:113.18:303.32:05-0.32:18-0.36:256:09New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:463.09:073.52:45-0.32:49-0.36:236:10Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu9:222.99:483.53:26-0.23:24-0.36:226:10Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri10:022.710:333.54:11-0.14:02-0.36:216:11Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:472.511:243.55:010.14:47-0.26:196:12Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:402.46:570.26:40-0.17:187:13First Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:243.51:432.38:030.37:430.07:177:14First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:323.42:562.39:140.38:560.07:157:15First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:443.44:112.510:230.210:12-0.17:147:15Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu4:523.55:192.711:240.011:24-0.37:137:16Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri5:533.66:193.112:18-0.27:117:17Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat6:483.67:123.412:27-0.51:05-0.57:107:18Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun7:383.68:013.71:24-0.71:50-0.67:087:19Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:243.58:483.92:17-0.72:32-0.77:077:19Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:093.49:333.93:07-0.73:13-0.77:067:20Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:533.110:173.93:55-0.63:53-0.57:047:21Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:362.911:013.74:43-0.34:33-0.37:037:22Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri11:192.611:473.55:310.05:130.07:017:23Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:052.46:210.35:570.37:007:23Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:363.312:562.27:150.56:460.56:597:24Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon1:313.01:542.18:150.77:440.76:577:25Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:322.93:012.19:180.88:510.86:567:26Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed3:362.84:062.210:170.810:000.76:547:26Third Quarter31Wed
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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