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 35m at 4:52 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:27 pm (3.4 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 - Oct 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:064.59:273.62:45-0.23:29-0.17:016:51New Moon1Fri
2Sat9:534.410:133.43:28-0.14:200.17:026:50Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:414.311:003.14:110.15:110.47:026:48Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:314.111:502.94:560.46:040.77:036:47Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:243.85:440.67:021.07:046:45First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:452.71:223.66:380.98:031.27:056:44First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:462.62:253.47:391.19:071.37:066:43First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:532.63:283.38:461.210:041.27:066:41First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:552.74:243.39:521.210:531.17:076:40Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun4:492.85:123.310:501.011:331.07:086:39Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon5:353.15:553.411:400.97:096:37Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:153.36:333.412:090.812:250.77:106:36Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:533.67:093.412:410.71:060.67:106:35Full Moon13Wed
14Thu7:293.87:453.41:130.51:470.57:116:33Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:054.08:213.31:450.42:260.47:126:32Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:424.18:583.22:190.33:070.47:136:31Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:214.29:373.12:540.33:490.47:146:30Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:044.210:203.03:320.34:340.57:146:28Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:504.211:072.94:150.35:240.67:156:27Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:424.15:030.46:190.77:166:26Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:022.812:413.95:590.57:200.87:176:25Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:052.81:463.87:040.68:240.87:186:24Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:162.92:533.88:170.69:260.67:196:22Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:273.13:583.79:330.610:230.57:206:21Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:333.54:583.710:430.411:150.27:216:20Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:313.85:533.711:470.27:216:19Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:234.16:443.612:030.012:440.17:226:18Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:124.47:333.512:49-0.11:370.07:236:17New Moon28Thu
29Fri7:594.58:193.41:32-0.12:270.07:246:16New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:454.59:043.22:15-0.13:150.07:256:15New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:294.49:493.12:580.04:020.27:266:14Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 8:09 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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