Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 44m at 11:26 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:54 am (0.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8654467
Common Questions About Tides

Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC Tides - Feb 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:230.35:460.06:14-0.17:025:30Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:230.312:270.36:440.07:01-0.17:015:31Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:130.31:170.37:360.07:44-0.17:005:32Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:540.32:000.28:280.08:29-0.16:595:33Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:380.32:450.29:340.09:26-0.16:585:34Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:290.33:400.210:410.010:28-0.16:585:35Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:250.34:410.111:320.011:17-0.16:575:36Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:150.35:320.112:180.06:565:37Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:590.36:190.112:00-0.11:090.06:555:38Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:420.37:080.112:45-0.12:03-0.16:545:39Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:280.38:000.11:40-0.12:48-0.16:535:40New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:130.38:460.12:33-0.13:24-0.16:525:41New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:540.29:260.13:16-0.13:57-0.16:515:42New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:320.210:050.13:56-0.14:29-0.16:505:43New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:080.210:530.24:37-0.15:03-0.16:495:44Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:490.211:530.25:25-0.15:41-0.16:485:45Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu11:500.16:18-0.16:20-0.16:475:46Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:470.212:430.17:07-0.16:59-0.16:455:47Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:300.31:230.17:540.07:38-0.16:445:48First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:140.32:010.18:530.08:25-0.16:435:49First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:040.32:550.210:140.09:38-0.16:425:50First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:050.34:150.211:150.010:53-0.16:415:51Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:030.45:200.212:060.06:405:52Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:530.46:170.21:000.06:385:53Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:420.47:150.312:480.01:590.06:375:54Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:340.48:150.31:560.02:50-0.16:365:55Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:260.49:070.32:560.03:33-0.16:355:56Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:140.49:550.43:450.04:13-0.16:335:56Full Moon28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8654467)

Common Questions About Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC today?

Slack tide in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC is approximately 2:10 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 Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC?

Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% 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 Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, 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 Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC?

Tide predictions for Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, 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 Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC?

Tide data for Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8654467. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8654467.

What is the moon phase in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, 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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