Tides Today & Tomorrow in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 07m at 6:46 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:41 pm (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - May 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:482.88:103.71:580.11:420.06:157:51New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:252.78:463.72:370.12:170.16:147:52New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:022.79:213.73:160.12:510.16:137:53New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:382.69:573.63:530.23:260.26:127:54Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:152.510:343.64:310.34:020.36:117:54Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:532.511:133.45:090.34:400.46:117:55Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:352.411:543.35:490.45:220.56:107:56Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:212.46:310.56:100.66:097:57Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:403.21:122.57:160.57:040.76:087:58First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:303.12:092.68:040.58:070.76:077:58First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:253.13:082.88:540.49:130.66:067:59First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:223.04:073.29:440.210:200.46:058:00Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon4:213.05:033.610:35-0.111:240.16:048:01Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue5:183.15:573.911:26-0.36:048:02Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:143.16:504.312:23-0.112:17-0.66:038:02Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:083.17:434.51:19-0.41:08-0.86:028:03Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:023.28:354.72:14-0.62:00-0.96:028:04Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:563.29:274.73:07-0.62:53-0.96:018:05Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:503.210:214.54:01-0.63:47-0.86:008:05Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:463.111:154.34:54-0.54:43-0.56:008:06Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:453.05:49-0.45:42-0.25:598:07Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:114.012:473.06:45-0.26:450.15:588:08Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:093.61:513.07:41-0.17:530.35:588:08Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:083.32:563.08:370.09:030.55:578:09Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:083.03:573.19:310.110:100.65:578:10Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:062.84:523.310:210.211:120.65:568:10Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:012.75:423.411:070.25:568:11Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:502.66:263.512:060.511:50 AM0.25:558:12Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:362.57:063.612:540.412:300.25:558:12Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:182.57:443.71:370.41:080.15:558:13New Moon30Thu
31Fri7:582.58:223.72:170.31:460.15:548:14New Moon31Fri
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 9:43 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 67% 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 Third Quarter (67% 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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