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 16m 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 - Aug 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:402.71:263.16:530.57:441.06:178:09Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:252.52:193.17:360.68:441.16:178:08Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:162.43:153.18:240.69:481.16:188:07Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:132.34:123.29:180.610:491.16:198:06Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:142.35:063.410:140.511:420.96:208:05Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:112.45:563.611:090.46:208:04Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:042.66:423.812:290.712:010.26:218:03Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:532.87:263.91:120.412:520.06:228:02New Moon8Wed
9Thu7:403.18:094.01:520.21:40-0.26:238:01New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:263.38:524.12:32-0.12:29-0.36:238:00New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:133.59:354.03:12-0.23:19-0.46:247:59New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:013.710:203.83:53-0.44:10-0.36:257:58Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:503.911:073.64:35-0.45:03-0.16:267:56Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:433.911:573.35:20-0.46:000.16:267:55Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:403.96:09-0.37:020.36:277:54First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:523.11:423.97:03-0.18:100.56:287:53First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:542.92:493.88:030.09:220.66:297:52First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:032.73:573.89:080.110:320.66:297:51Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun4:132.75:023.910:160.111:350.56:307:49Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:192.86:003.911:200.16:317:48Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:173.06:513.912:290.412:180.16:327:47Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:083.17:373.91:160.31:100.06:327:46Full Moon22Wed
23Thu7:543.38:193.81:580.21:570.06:337:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:363.48:573.72:370.22:410.16:347:43Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:163.49:343.63:120.23:230.26:357:42Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:543.510:093.43:460.24:040.36:357:41Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:323.510:443.24:190.34:440.56:367:39Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:113.411:203.04:510.45:260.76:377:38Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:513.411:592.75:260.66:110.96:377:37Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:373.36:030.77:011.16:387:35Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri12:422.61:283.26:460.87:581.36:397:34Third Quarter31Fri
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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