Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC.
Next low tide : 9:58 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 3:35 pm (0.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8654467
Common Questions About Tides

Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC Tides - Nov 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:200.95:420.812:130.56:235:09Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:090.96:340.812:220.51:100.56:245:08Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:580.97:290.81:150.52:090.56:255:07New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:470.98:210.82:110.52:590.46:265:06New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:350.99:060.82:590.53:410.46:275:05New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:180.99:470.83:410.54:210.46:285:04New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:010.910:320.74:210.55:020.56:295:03Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:490.811:300.75:040.55:470.56:305:02Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:480.85:540.56:340.56:315:01Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:330.712:440.76:440.57:160.46:325:00First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:200.71:290.77:300.47:560.46:335:00First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:030.72:110.78:190.48:440.46:344:59First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:490.62:590.69:280.49:530.46:354:58First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:460.63:590.610:390.410:500.46:364:58First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:420.64:580.611:300.411:330.36:374:57Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:270.65:460.612:160.36:384:56Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:080.66:310.512:130.31:070.36:394:56Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:490.67:160.512:570.32:010.36:404:55Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:330.78:010.51:480.32:480.36:414:55Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:170.78:420.52:360.33:280.36:424:54Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:590.79:200.53:170.34:050.26:434:54Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:400.710:010.53:550.34:450.36:444:53Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:250.710:580.54:360.35:320.36:454:53Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:240.65:280.36:240.36:464:52Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:160.512:300.66:280.37:130.36:474:52Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:140.61:220.67:250.38:010.36:484:52Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:040.62:120.68:270.38:590.36:484:51Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:570.63:090.69:490.310:100.36:494:51Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:000.64:170.611:000.311:080.36:504:51Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:590.65:180.511:560.311:570.36:514:51Waning Crescent30Wed
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 6:46 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 Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC?

Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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