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 50m 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 - Apr 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:342.85:022.411:070.711:000.66:537:27Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:252.95:492.611:480.511:530.46:527:28Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:083.06:312.912:240.36:507:29Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun6:483.07:093.212:390.212:580.16:497:30Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:263.17:473.41:220.11:310.06:487:30New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:033.18:243.72:04-0.12:04-0.26:467:31New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:413.09:033.92:46-0.22:39-0.36:457:32New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:202.99:444.03:28-0.33:16-0.36:447:33New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:012.810:284.04:13-0.23:56-0.36:427:33Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:462.711:173.95:00-0.14:41-0.26:417:34Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:362.65:520.05:31-0.16:407:35Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:113.812:342.56:490.26:300.06:387:36First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:123.71:402.57:520.37:370.26:377:37First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:183.52:532.68:580.38:530.26:367:37First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:273.44:052.810:010.210:090.26:347:38First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:333.45:093.110:580.011:190.06:337:39Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:323.46:053.511:49-0.26:327:40Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:263.36:563.812:20-0.112:35-0.36:317:41Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:153.27:424.01:16-0.31:19-0.46:297:41Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:013.18:274.12:06-0.32:00-0.46:287:42Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:453.09:094.12:54-0.32:40-0.36:277:43Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:282.99:514.03:39-0.23:20-0.26:267:44Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:102.710:323.84:24-0.13:590.06:257:45Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:532.511:153.65:080.14:400.26:237:45Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun11:372.45:540.45:230.46:227:46Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:013.412:252.36:420.66:100.66:217:47Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:503.21:192.27:330.77:050.86:207:48Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:433.02:192.38:260.88:070.96:197:49Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:392.93:202.49:180.89:140.96:187:49Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:352.84:152.610:050.710:170.86:177:50Third Quarter30Fri
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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