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 1h 06m 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 - May 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:443.011:144.24:55-0.44:39-0.46:157:51Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:412.85:49-0.25:35-0.16:147:52Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:093.912:412.76:460.06:350.26:137:53Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:073.61:442.77:430.27:400.56:127:54Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:063.32:502.78:410.38:490.66:117:55Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:073.03:512.89:360.49:570.76:107:55Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:042.94:462.910:250.410:580.76:097:56Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:562.75:343.111:090.411:510.66:087:57Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:432.76:163.311:480.36:087:58Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:262.66:553.512:390.512:250.26:077:59Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:062.67:323.61:210.41:000.26:067:59New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:452.68:083.72:010.31:350.16:058:00New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:222.68:443.72:400.22:110.16:048:01New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:592.69:203.83:170.22:470.16:048:02New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:372.59:583.73:550.23:240.26:038:03Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:162.510:383.74:340.24:040.26:028:03Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:592.511:203.65:150.24:470.36:018:04Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri11:462.55:570.35:360.36:018:05Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:073.512:382.66:430.36:320.46:008:06First Quarter19Sat
20Sun12:583.41:372.87:320.27:350.45:598:06First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:543.32:393.08:230.18:450.45:598:07First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:533.23:413.39:16-0.19:560.35:588:08First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:553.14:423.710:10-0.211:040.15:588:08Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu4:563.05:404.011:04-0.45:578:09Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:553.06:354.312:07-0.111:58 AM-0.65:578:10Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:523.07:294.51:06-0.312:51-0.75:568:11Full Moon26Sat
27Sun7:473.08:214.62:02-0.41:43-0.85:568:11Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:413.09:134.52:55-0.52:36-0.75:558:12Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:343.010:044.33:47-0.53:28-0.65:558:13Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:282.910:544.14:38-0.34:21-0.35:558:13Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:222.911:443.85:29-0.25:150.05:548:14Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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