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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : 5:38 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 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 - Mar 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:533.78:173.91:40-1.12:04-1.06:356:02Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:393.69:064.02:33-1.12:48-1.16:336:03Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:273.49:584.03:26-0.93:34-1.06:326:04Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:173.110:523.94:21-0.74:22-0.86:316:05Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:112.811:513.75:19-0.45:15-0.66:296:06Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:112.66:23-0.16:13-0.36:286:07Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:563.51:192.47:320.27:200.06:276:08Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:053.32:322.38:430.38:330.16:256:08Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:143.23:422.49:500.39:430.16:246:09Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat4:173.24:432.510:460.210:440.16:236:10Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:103.26:332.712:340.17:217:11Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:563.27:172.912:370.01:140.07:207:12Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:373.27:553.11:23-0.11:50-0.17:197:12New Moon13Tue
14Wed8:133.18:313.22:04-0.12:22-0.17:177:13New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:473.19:053.32:43-0.22:53-0.17:167:14New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:202.99:383.33:20-0.13:22-0.17:157:15New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:532.810:123.33:56-0.13:520.07:137:16Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:262.710:473.34:330.14:230.17:127:17Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:002.511:253.25:110.24:560.27:107:17Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:382.35:520.45:340.37:097:18Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:083.112:212.26:390.56:180.47:087:19First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:573.11:132.27:320.67:110.47:067:20First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:543.12:152.28:330.78:140.47:057:21First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:583.13:232.39:350.69:240.37:037:21First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:023.24:292.610:340.310:340.17:027:22Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon5:023.35:293.011:270.011:38-0.27:017:23Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:583.56:243.412:15-0.36:597:24Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:503.67:163.812:37-0.51:02-0.66:587:24Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:403.68:064.21:33-0.81:48-0.86:577:25Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:293.68:564.42:27-0.92:34-1.06:557:26Full Moon30Fri
31Sat9:183.59:474.43:20-0.93:20-1.06:547:27Full Moon31Sat
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 2:45 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 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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