Tides Today & Tomorrow in Roanoke Sound Channel, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Roanoke Sound Channel, NC.
Next low tide : 8:44 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 28m at 2:16 am (0.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8652591
Common Questions About Tides

Roanoke Sound Channel, NC Tides - Feb 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:590.31:010.27:280.07:310.07:025:29Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:440.31:440.28:170.08:140.07:015:30Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:370.32:460.29:130.09:050.07:015:31Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:400.34:460.210:180.010:020.07:005:32Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:470.35:480.211:250.011:020.06:595:33Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:450.36:360.212:230.06:585:34Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:340.37:160.21:110.06:575:35Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:170.37:520.212:490.01:530.06:565:36Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:560.48:250.31:350.02:300.06:555:37New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:330.49:000.32:200.03:050.06:545:38New Moon10Wed
11Thu9:110.49:380.33:040.03:390.06:535:39New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:500.410:200.43:500.04:160.06:525:40New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:310.411:050.44:390.04:550.06:515:41Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:150.311:540.45:310.05:390.06:505:42Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon12:030.36:270.06:270.06:495:43Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:460.412:560.37:280.07:220.06:485:44First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:450.41:590.38:350.08:240.06:475:45First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:510.43:230.39:470.09:330.06:465:46First Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:030.44:520.310:580.010:450.06:445:47First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:120.46:010.312:030.06:435:48Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:140.46:580.31:010.06:425:49Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon7:080.47:470.412:560.01:510.06:415:50Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:570.48:310.41:510.02:360.06:405:51Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:420.49:120.42:410.03:170.06:385:52Full Moon24Wed
25Thu9:240.49:510.43:270.03:540.06:375:53Full Moon25Thu
26Fri10:040.410:280.44:110.04:290.06:365:54Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:420.311:030.44:530.05:000.06:355:55Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:160.311:380.45:330.05:300.06:335:56Waning Gibbous28Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8652591)

Common Questions About Roanoke Sound Channel, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Roanoke Sound Channel, NC today?

Slack tide in Roanoke Sound Channel, NC is approximately 5:30 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 Roanoke Sound Channel, NC?

Roanoke Sound Channel, 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 Roanoke Sound Channel, 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 Roanoke Sound Channel, NC?

Tide predictions for Roanoke Sound Channel, 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 Roanoke Sound Channel, NC?

Tide data for Roanoke Sound Channel, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8652591. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8652591.

What is the moon phase in Roanoke Sound Channel, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Roanoke Sound Channel, NC is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Roanoke Sound Channel, 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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