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 (tomorrow) : 6:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 10m at 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 - Nov 2029

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:383.24:013.49:470.710:190.47:276:12Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri4:363.64:573.510:520.411:090.17:286:11Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat5:314.05:523.511:520.111:58-0.27:296:10Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:244.45:443.611:49-0.111:47-0.46:305:10New Moon4Sun
5Mon6:154.76:363.612:43-0.36:315:09New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:074.97:283.512:36-0.61:37-0.46:325:08New Moon6Tue
7Wed7:594.98:203.41:26-0.62:30-0.36:335:07New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:524.89:143.32:18-0.53:24-0.26:345:06Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:464.510:103.23:12-0.34:190.06:355:05Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:434.211:113.14:08-0.15:170.26:365:05Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:423.95:100.36:160.46:375:04First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:163.012:433.66:160.57:150.56:385:03First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:233.01:463.37:270.78:120.66:395:03First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:273.12:453.18:360.89:050.66:405:02First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:253.23:403.09:390.89:510.56:415:01Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:153.44:282.910:340.710:320.56:425:01Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:593.55:122.911:230.611:100.46:435:00Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:393.65:522.812:060.66:445:00Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:173.76:302.812:450.56:444:59Full Moon19Mon
20Tue6:533.87:072.812:220.31:230.46:454:59Full Moon20Tue
21Wed7:293.87:442.812:570.32:010.46:464:58Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:053.88:212.71:330.32:380.46:474:58Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:423.88:592.72:100.43:150.46:484:57Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:203.79:392.62:480.43:540.56:494:57Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:013.610:232.63:290.54:350.56:504:57Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:453.511:132.74:150.55:180.56:514:56Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:333.45:070.66:040.56:524:56Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:082.812:263.36:080.66:540.46:534:56Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:083.01:243.17:140.67:460.26:544:56Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:093.32:243.18:240.58:390.06:554:56Third Quarter30Fri
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 3:27 am — 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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