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 2h 25m 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 - Oct 2048

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:050.55:200.510:510.111:370.16:586:45Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:020.56:220.511:450.16:586:43Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:490.57:130.512:280.112:400.16:596:42Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:310.57:580.51:150.11:320.17:006:41Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:120.68:380.61:570.12:230.17:016:39Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:530.69:180.62:380.13:110.17:026:38New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:350.79:580.63:190.14:000.07:026:36New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:190.710:410.64:020.14:500.17:036:35New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:050.711:260.64:490.15:420.17:046:34Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:540.75:410.16:370.17:056:32Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:160.612:450.76:370.17:340.17:066:31Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:100.61:390.77:370.18:330.17:076:30Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:120.62:380.78:390.19:340.17:076:28First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:260.63:430.79:430.110:350.17:086:27First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:430.64:540.610:500.111:360.17:096:26First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:510.66:020.611:560.17:106:24Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:490.67:040.612:340.11:010.17:116:23Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:410.67:590.61:280.12:010.17:126:22Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:270.78:500.62:170.12:550.17:136:21Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:100.79:370.63:020.13:450.17:146:19Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:500.710:210.63:440.14:310.17:156:18Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:290.711:030.54:230.15:140.17:156:17Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:060.711:430.55:000.15:560.17:166:16Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:420.65:370.16:360.17:176:15Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:210.512:180.66:150.17:150.17:186:13Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:550.512:550.66:540.17:540.17:196:12Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:290.41:340.57:350.18:330.17:206:11Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:070.42:170.58:200.19:140.17:216:10Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:530.43:050.59:080.19:570.17:226:09Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:490.44:000.510:010.110:420.17:236:08Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:530.55:020.510:590.111:280.17:246:07Third Quarter31Sat
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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