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 33m at 5:38 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:08 am (3.3 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 - Jul 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:362.96:260.16:360.55:578:24Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:433.01:272.97:070.27:310.85:578:23Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:282.72:192.97:480.38:310.95:588:23Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:162.53:133.08:310.49:341.05:588:23Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:072.34:053.19:170.410:351.05:598:23Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:022.34:563.210:050.411:300.95:598:23Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:572.25:443.410:540.36:008:23Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:482.36:303.512:200.711:42 AM0.26:018:22Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:372.47:133.71:050.512:290.16:018:22Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:232.57:543.81:470.31:150.06:028:22New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:072.78:363.92:270.22:00-0.26:028:22New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:512.89:174.03:060.02:46-0.26:038:21New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:363.09:593.93:46-0.13:33-0.26:038:21Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:233.110:423.84:25-0.24:22-0.26:048:20Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:123.311:273.65:06-0.35:14-0.16:058:20Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:043.45:49-0.36:110.16:058:19Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:163.41:003.56:35-0.37:130.36:068:19First Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:093.12:003.67:26-0.38:200.46:078:18First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:072.93:043.78:21-0.29:320.56:078:18First Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:112.74:093.89:20-0.210:420.46:088:17Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:192.65:123.910:23-0.211:470.36:098:17Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:242.76:104.011:25-0.36:098:16Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:252.77:044.112:440.212:23-0.36:108:15Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue7:202.97:544.11:360.01:18-0.36:118:15Full Moon24Tue
25Wed8:113.08:404.02:23-0.12:09-0.36:128:14Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:593.19:233.93:07-0.12:57-0.26:128:13Full Moon26Thu
27Fri9:443.110:043.73:48-0.13:43-0.16:138:13Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat10:273.110:433.54:260.04:280.16:148:12Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun11:103.111:213.25:030.15:130.46:158:11Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon11:533.15:390.26:000.66:158:10Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:003.012:383.16:150.46:490.86:168:09Third Quarter31Tue
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 8:53 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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