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 2h 10m 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 - Apr 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:083.310:394.34:14-0.84:09-0.96:527:28Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:003.111:334.15:08-0.64:59-0.66:517:28Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:562.86:06-0.35:54-0.36:507:29Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:313.912:572.67:060.06:550.06:487:30Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:333.62:052.58:110.28:030.36:477:31Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:403.33:162.59:170.49:160.46:467:32Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:463.14:232.610:180.410:250.56:447:32Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:473.05:202.811:110.411:260.46:437:33Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:393.06:083.011:560.36:427:34Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:253.06:503.212:180.312:350.26:407:35Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:052.97:273.31:040.21:100.16:397:35Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:422.98:023.51:450.11:420.16:387:36New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:172.88:363.62:230.12:140.06:367:37New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:512.89:103.63:000.12:450.16:357:38New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:252.79:443.63:370.13:170.16:347:39New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:002.610:203.64:140.23:500.26:327:39Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:362.510:583.54:520.34:260.36:317:40Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:162.411:413.45:320.45:060.36:307:41Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:012.46:170.55:520.46:297:42Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:293.412:532.47:060.56:470.56:287:43First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:233.31:542.58:000.57:510.56:267:43First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:233.32:592.78:570.49:020.46:257:44First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:253.24:043.09:530.210:130.26:247:45Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:273.35:043.410:46-0.111:200.06:237:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:253.36:003.811:37-0.46:227:47Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:213.36:544.212:21-0.312:27-0.66:217:47Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:153.37:464.51:19-0.51:17-0.86:197:48Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:073.38:374.62:14-0.72:06-0.96:187:49Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:593.29:294.63:08-0.72:56-0.86:177:50Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:513.110:214.44:01-0.63:47-0.76:167:51Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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