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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 4:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 21m at 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 - Jun 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:112.65:533.711:140.05:548:14Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:032.66:414.012:240.312:00-0.25:548:15Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:542.77:304.21:150.112:49-0.45:548:15New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:452.78:194.42:06-0.11:38-0.55:538:16New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:362.89:104.52:56-0.32:30-0.65:538:16New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:292.910:014.43:46-0.33:23-0.65:538:17Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:242.910:544.34:37-0.44:19-0.55:538:18Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:213.011:484.05:29-0.35:17-0.35:538:18Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:223.06:21-0.36:20-0.15:538:19Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:443.71:263.17:15-0.37:280.25:538:19First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:413.42:303.28:08-0.28:390.35:538:19First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:413.13:333.49:02-0.29:500.45:528:20First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:412.84:333.59:55-0.110:580.45:528:20Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:412.75:283.710:46-0.111:580.45:538:21Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:372.56:183.811:350.05:538:21Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:302.57:043.812:520.312:220.05:538:21Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:182.47:483.81:410.31:060.05:538:22Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:022.48:293.82:250.21:490.15:538:22Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:452.59:083.73:060.22:300.15:538:22Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:252.59:463.73:450.23:100.25:538:23Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:052.510:243.64:230.23:500.35:538:23Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:452.511:013.45:000.34:310.45:548:23Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:262.511:383.25:350.35:130.55:548:23Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:092.56:100.45:590.75:548:23Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:163.112:552.66:460.46:490.85:558:23Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:572.91:432.87:230.47:460.85:558:23Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:422.72:353.08:030.38:470.85:558:24Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:332.63:293.28:480.29:520.85:568:24Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:292.54:243.59:380.110:560.65:568:24Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:292.55:203.810:31-0.111:560.45:568:24Waning Crescent30Wed
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 2:00 pm — 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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