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 06m at 6:29 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:52 am (3.1 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 - Mar 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:222.91:392.17:570.67:380.46:356:02First Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:242.82:432.19:010.78:410.56:346:03First Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:242.83:442.19:580.69:420.46:336:04Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue4:182.94:372.310:470.510:360.36:316:05Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed5:053.05:222.511:290.311:240.16:306:05Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:473.16:042.712:060.16:296:06Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:253.26:423.012:08-0.112:41-0.16:276:07Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:023.37:203.212:49-0.31:14-0.36:266:08Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:393.38:583.41:30-0.42:48-0.47:257:09Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:163.29:373.53:11-0.43:23-0.57:237:10Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:553.110:193.63:54-0.44:00-0.57:227:10Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:363.011:043.74:39-0.44:40-0.57:217:11Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:212.911:543.65:27-0.35:24-0.47:197:12Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:122.76:21-0.16:15-0.37:187:13Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:503.61:102.67:210.17:14-0.27:177:14Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:533.52:172.58:270.28:21-0.17:157:15Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:013.43:302.69:370.19:35-0.17:147:15Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:113.44:412.810:420.010:47-0.27:127:16Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed5:153.55:443.011:41-0.211:52-0.47:117:17Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:133.56:403.312:32-0.47:107:18Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:053.67:303.612:51-0.51:20-0.57:087:19New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:543.58:173.71:44-0.62:04-0.67:077:19New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:393.49:023.82:34-0.62:45-0.67:067:20New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:223.39:453.83:21-0.63:25-0.57:047:21New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:043.110:273.74:06-0.44:04-0.47:037:22Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:452.911:093.54:51-0.24:43-0.17:017:23Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:272.611:523.35:360.15:230.17:007:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:112.46:230.36:060.36:597:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:393.11:002.37:130.56:540.56:577:25First Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:313.01:562.28:090.77:510.76:567:26First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:292.92:592.29:080.88:540.76:547:26First Quarter31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656496)

Common Questions About Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides

Show All
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 9:40 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 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA