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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 57m at 6:06 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 11:53 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Aug 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:192.56:023.711:170.16:178:08Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:162.66:523.812:370.512:120.16:188:07Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:062.77:373.81:240.41:010.16:188:06Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:512.88:173.82:060.31:460.16:198:06Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:322.98:543.72:430.32:280.16:208:05Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:103.09:293.63:180.23:080.26:218:04Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:473.010:033.53:500.23:470.36:218:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:243.110:363.34:210.34:260.46:228:02Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed11:013.111:093.14:510.35:060.66:238:01Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:403.111:452.95:230.45:490.86:247:59Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:223.25:560.56:360.96:247:58Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:242.71:093.26:340.57:301.16:257:57Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:102.52:023.27:180.68:311.16:267:56Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:042.43:023.38:110.69:371.16:277:55Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:062.44:053.59:110.510:420.96:277:54Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:122.55:053.710:140.311:390.76:287:53Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:152.76:004.011:170.06:297:52Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:133.06:534.212:310.412:16-0.26:307:50Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:083.37:424.31:180.11:13-0.56:307:49New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:013.68:314.32:04-0.22:09-0.66:317:48New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:533.99:194.22:49-0.43:03-0.66:327:47New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:444.110:074.03:34-0.53:58-0.56:337:45Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:374.210:563.74:19-0.54:54-0.36:337:44Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:324.211:483.45:07-0.45:520.06:347:43Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:294.15:57-0.26:550.36:357:42First Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:443.11:313.96:510.08:020.66:357:40First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:462.82:373.87:510.39:130.86:367:39First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:542.73:453.78:570.410:220.96:377:38First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:042.64:493.610:040.511:230.86:387:36Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:072.75:443.611:060.56:387:35Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:012.86:323.712:140.712:010.56:397:34Waxing Gibbous31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656496)

Common Questions About Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides

Show All
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 8:59 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA