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 4h 44m 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 - Sep 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:483.07:143.712:570.712:480.46:407:32Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:283.17:513.71:340.61:300.46:417:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:063.38:253.62:080.52:100.36:417:30Full Moon3Sun
4Mon8:413.48:583.52:390.42:480.46:427:28Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:153.59:303.43:080.43:250.46:437:27Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:493.510:023.23:370.44:020.56:437:25Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu10:243.510:363.14:070.54:400.76:447:24Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:013.511:112.94:380.65:210.86:457:23Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:423.511:512.75:130.76:061.06:467:21Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:303.55:530.76:581.16:467:20Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:382.61:253.56:410.87:591.26:477:18Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:352.62:283.57:390.89:051.16:487:17Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:412.63:333.78:450.710:091.06:487:16Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:502.84:363.89:540.511:060.76:497:14Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri4:553.15:344.011:010.211:580.46:507:13Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat5:543.56:274.212:03-0.16:517:11Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun6:483.97:184.212:450.11:01-0.36:517:10New Moon17Sun
18Mon7:404.28:074.21:31-0.21:56-0.56:527:08New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:314.58:554.12:16-0.42:50-0.56:537:07New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:224.69:443.83:02-0.53:44-0.46:537:05Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:144.610:343.63:49-0.44:39-0.16:547:04Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:074.511:273.34:37-0.25:360.26:557:03Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:044.25:280.06:360.56:567:01Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun12:243.01:054.06:240.37:410.86:567:00First Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:282.92:113.87:270.68:501.06:576:58First Quarter25Mon
26Tue2:382.83:193.68:370.89:551.06:586:57First Quarter26Tue
27Wed3:462.84:223.59:460.910:521.06:596:56Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu4:472.95:163.510:490.911:400.96:596:54Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri5:383.16:023.511:430.87:006:53Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:223.26:423.512:190.812:290.77:016:51Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 8:59 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.

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