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 3h 29m 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 - Oct 2028

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:003.47:183.512:540.71:110.67:026:50Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:363.67:533.41:260.61:490.57:026:48Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:103.78:263.31:560.52:270.57:036:47Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:443.88:593.32:260.53:030.57:046:46Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:183.99:323.12:570.53:400.67:056:44Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:533.910:073.03:280.64:190.77:056:43Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:313.810:452.94:020.64:590.87:066:42Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:133.811:272.84:400.75:450.97:076:40Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:013.75:230.86:361.07:086:39Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:182.712:573.76:150.87:351.17:096:38Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:182.71:593.77:170.88:371.07:096:36Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:252.83:053.78:270.89:370.87:106:35Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:343.14:083.89:390.610:330.67:116:34Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat4:373.45:073.810:480.311:240.27:126:32Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:353.96:013.911:510.17:136:31Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:294.36:533.912:120.012:49-0.27:136:30New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:214.67:443.81:00-0.31:44-0.37:146:29New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:124.88:333.71:46-0.42:38-0.37:156:27New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:024.89:233.62:33-0.43:31-0.27:166:26New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:534.710:143.43:21-0.34:240.07:176:25Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:454.511:073.24:10-0.15:180.27:186:24Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:394.25:020.26:150.57:196:23Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:033.012:373.95:590.57:150.77:196:22First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:052.81:383.67:010.88:160.97:206:20First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:122.82:413.48:091.09:151.07:216:19First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:172.83:413.39:181.010:081.07:226:18First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:163.04:353.210:211.010:540.97:236:17Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:053.15:223.111:160.911:330.87:246:16Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:493.36:033.112:040.87:256:15Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:283.56:413.112:080.712:470.77:266:14Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:043.77:183.112:410.61:270.67:276:13Full Moon31Tue
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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