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 4h 02m 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 - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:302.84:012.310:040.79:590.76:537:27First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:262.84:562.510:540.610:590.56:527:28Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:172.95:442.811:370.411:510.36:507:29Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:033.06:273.112:170.26:497:30Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:463.17:083.412:390.112:540.06:487:30Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:273.27:493.71:24-0.11:32-0.26:467:31Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:083.28:313.92:08-0.32:10-0.46:457:32Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:503.29:144.12:53-0.42:50-0.56:447:33Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:333.19:594.13:39-0.53:32-0.66:427:34Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:193.110:474.14:26-0.44:18-0.56:417:34Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:092.911:394.05:17-0.35:07-0.46:407:35Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:032.86:12-0.26:02-0.26:387:36Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:363.81:052.87:110.07:050.06:377:37Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:393.62:142.88:140.18:150.16:367:37Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:463.53:252.99:190.19:300.26:347:38Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:533.44:323.110:200.010:410.16:337:39Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:563.35:323.311:16-0.111:460.06:327:40Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:533.36:253.612:06-0.26:317:41Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:443.27:133.812:43-0.112:52-0.36:297:41Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:323.27:583.91:34-0.21:34-0.36:287:42New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:163.18:393.92:21-0.22:15-0.36:277:43New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:583.09:193.93:05-0.22:53-0.26:267:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:382.99:593.83:48-0.13:31-0.16:257:45Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:182.710:383.74:290.04:090.16:237:45Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:592.611:193.55:110.24:480.36:227:46Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:412.55:530.45:300.56:217:47Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:013.312:272.46:380.56:160.76:207:48Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:483.11:192.47:250.67:090.86:197:49First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:383.02:162.48:150.78:090.96:187:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:322.93:142.59:050.79:130.86:177:50First Quarter30Wed
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 9:40 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.

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