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 29m 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 - Dec 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:343.79:552.62:590.34:100.46:554:55Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:173.510:402.53:430.44:530.56:564:55Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:003.311:292.54:290.65:360.66:574:55Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat11:463.15:200.86:190.76:584:55First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:212.512:332.96:160.97:030.76:594:55First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:162.61:232.77:171.07:460.76:594:55First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:102.82:142.68:201.08:290.57:004:55First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:013.03:072.59:210.89:130.47:014:55Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu3:503.33:582.510:170.69:580.27:024:55Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri4:373.54:472.611:080.410:430.07:034:56Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:233.85:362.611:570.211:30-0.27:034:56Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:094.06:242.712:440.07:044:56Full Moon12Sun
13Mon6:564.27:122.812:17-0.41:31-0.27:054:56Full Moon13Mon
14Tue7:454.38:012.91:06-0.52:18-0.37:054:56Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:344.38:532.91:57-0.63:06-0.37:064:57Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:244.29:473.02:50-0.63:56-0.37:074:57Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:164.010:453.03:46-0.44:46-0.37:074:57Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:103.711:463.14:46-0.25:38-0.37:084:58Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:063.45:510.06:31-0.27:084:58Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:503.21:063.17:020.27:26-0.27:094:59Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:563.32:092.88:150.38:22-0.27:104:59Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:593.53:122.69:260.39:17-0.27:105:00Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu3:583.64:132.510:310.210:11-0.27:105:00Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:533.75:092.511:280.111:02-0.27:115:01Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:433.85:592.512:180.07:115:01Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:293.86:462.51:040.07:125:02New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:123.87:292.512:35-0.21:460.07:125:03New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:533.78:102.51:18-0.22:260.07:125:03New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:323.68:492.51:59-0.13:040.07:135:04New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:103.59:282.52:400.03:400.17:135:05Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri9:463.310:072.53:200.14:150.17:135:05Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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