Tides Today & Tomorrow in Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 9:02 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 08m at 2:13 pm (1.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8656566
Common Questions About Tides

Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC Tides - May 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:531.78:252.12:19-0.22:26-0.36:177:51Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:441.79:132.13:14-0.23:13-0.46:167:51Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:331.610:002.14:05-0.33:58-0.36:157:52Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:201.610:442.14:53-0.34:42-0.36:147:53Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:061.511:282.05:40-0.25:25-0.26:137:54Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:511.56:26-0.16:090.06:127:55Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:121.912:371.47:110.06:530.16:117:55Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:561.81:241.37:580.27:390.36:107:56Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:421.72:151.38:450.38:300.46:097:57Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:311.63:101.39:340.49:270.66:087:58Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu3:221.54:071.310:230.410:290.66:077:59Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri4:161.45:031.411:110.411:320.66:067:59Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:101.45:551.511:570.36:058:00Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:011.46:421.612:310.512:410.26:058:01Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:501.47:251.71:240.41:220.16:048:02Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:351.48:071.82:130.32:030.06:038:03Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:201.48:492.02:580.12:44-0.16:028:03New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:041.59:322.13:430.03:26-0.26:028:04New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:481.510:152.14:27-0.14:10-0.36:018:05New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:341.511:012.25:12-0.24:55-0.36:008:06New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:221.511:482.15:58-0.25:43-0.36:008:06Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:131.56:47-0.26:35-0.25:598:07Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue12:392.11:081.57:38-0.27:31-0.15:598:08Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:322.02:081.58:31-0.28:330.05:588:08First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:291.93:121.69:27-0.19:410.15:578:09First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:301.84:181.710:24-0.110:530.25:578:10First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:331.75:231.811:22-0.15:578:11First Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:361.66:231.912:040.212:17-0.25:568:11Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:361.57:182.01:090.11:11-0.25:568:12Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:321.58:092.02:090.02:01-0.25:558:13Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed8:241.58:562.13:030.02:48-0.25:558:13Full Moon31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8656566)

Common Questions About Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC is approximately 5:37 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 Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC?

Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, 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 Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, 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 Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC?

Tide data for Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8656566. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8656566.

What is the moon phase in Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, NC is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Coral Bay, Atlantic Beach, 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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