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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:10 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 21m at 1:41 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (58% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656496
Common Questions About Tides

Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC Tides - Sep 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:512.71:343.36:590.87:581.16:407:33First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:432.62:313.37:510.88:591.16:407:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:422.63:313.48:490.710:011.06:417:30First Quarter3Sat
4Sun3:442.74:293.69:500.610:580.86:427:28Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:452.95:243.810:500.311:490.56:437:27Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:423.26:164.011:480.16:437:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:353.57:064.212:380.212:43-0.26:447:24Full Moon7Wed
8Thu7:273.97:554.31:24-0.11:37-0.46:457:23Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:174.18:434.32:10-0.32:30-0.56:457:21Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:084.39:324.22:56-0.53:23-0.56:467:20Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:004.410:224.03:43-0.54:18-0.46:477:19Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:534.411:153.74:32-0.55:14-0.26:487:17Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:504.35:23-0.36:130.16:487:16Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:113.512:504.16:180.07:170.46:497:14Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:123.21:553.97:190.28:250.66:507:13Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:193.13:023.88:250.49:340.76:507:12Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:283.04:083.79:330.510:370.76:517:10Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun4:343.05:073.710:380.611:320.76:527:09Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:313.15:593.711:360.56:537:07Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:203.36:443.712:200.612:260.56:537:06Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:033.47:253.71:010.51:110.46:547:04New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:423.58:023.61:370.51:520.46:557:03New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:193.68:373.62:110.42:300.46:557:02New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:543.79:103.52:430.43:070.46:567:00New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:283.79:443.33:150.53:440.56:576:59Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:043.710:193.23:470.54:220.66:586:57Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:403.610:553.14:200.65:010.86:586:56Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:203.611:342.94:550.75:430.96:596:54Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:033.55:350.86:301.07:006:53Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:192.812:533.56:200.97:231.17:016:52First 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 4:55 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 58% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (58% illuminated). This places Morehead City (Port Terminal), NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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