Tides Today & Tomorrow in Roanoke Sound Channel, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Roanoke Sound Channel, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 18m at 8:44 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 2:42 pm (0.6 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 - Sep 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:550.55:250.510:470.111:350.16:357:29Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:550.56:240.511:370.16:357:27Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:470.57:150.512:340.112:290.16:367:26Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:320.58:010.61:280.11:180.16:377:24Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:110.58:410.62:150.12:040.16:387:23Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:470.59:170.62:560.12:490.06:387:21New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:230.69:520.63:350.13:320.06:397:20New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:000.610:270.64:120.14:160.06:407:19New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:410.611:040.64:490.15:020.06:417:17New Moon9Wed
10Thu11:250.611:450.65:290.15:500.16:417:16Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:120.76:130.16:410.16:427:14Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:300.61:020.77:010.17:360.16:437:13Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun1:190.61:560.77:540.18:340.16:447:11First Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:140.62:560.78:500.19:370.16:447:10First Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:190.64:020.79:510.110:440.16:457:08First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:380.65:130.710:550.111:520.16:467:07First Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:560.66:210.712:010.16:477:05Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:000.67:220.712:560.11:050.16:477:04Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:550.68:160.71:540.12:060.16:487:02Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:440.79:070.72:450.13:020.16:497:01Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:290.79:550.73:330.13:540.16:506:59Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:120.710:400.64:160.14:430.16:506:58Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:530.711:240.64:580.15:300.16:516:57Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:330.75:390.16:150.16:526:55Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:070.612:130.66:190.16:590.16:536:54Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:490.512:530.66:590.17:410.16:546:52Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:300.51:350.67:410.18:230.16:546:51Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:100.52:200.68:240.19:070.16:556:49Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:560.53:110.59:100.19:530.16:566:48Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:550.54:120.59:590.110:440.16:576:46Third Quarter30Wed
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 11:43 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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