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 2h 00m 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 - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:010.47:220.21:090.02:250.07:115:01New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:510.48:120.22:050.03:090.07:115:01New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:360.48:580.22:530.03:460.07:115:02New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:160.49:400.23:340.04:200.07:115:03New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:550.310:270.24:120.04:560.07:115:04Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:380.311:270.24:530.05:36-0.17:115:05Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:320.25:410.06:17-0.17:115:05Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:290.212:290.26:320.06:55-0.17:115:06Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:130.21:140.27:190.07:30-0.17:115:07First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:510.21:520.18:060.08:05-0.17:115:08First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:310.22:310.19:070.08:49-0.17:115:09First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:200.23:210.110:260.09:57-0.17:115:10First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:180.24:250.111:21-0.110:55-0.17:115:11Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:100.25:180.112:09-0.17:115:12Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun5:560.36:030.11:01-0.17:105:13Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:410.36:530.112:28-0.12:00-0.17:105:14Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:290.37:510.11:28-0.12:49-0.17:105:15Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:180.38:470.22:32-0.13:30-0.17:105:16Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:030.39:380.23:23-0.14:10-0.17:095:17Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:480.310:330.24:10-0.14:53-0.27:095:18Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:390.311:410.25:01-0.15:42-0.17:085:19Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:430.36:02-0.16:32-0.17:085:20Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:430.312:460.37:000.07:19-0.17:075:21Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:310.31:360.37:550.08:06-0.17:075:22Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:160.32:240.28:580.09:01-0.17:065:23Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:060.33:180.210:140.010:08-0.17:065:24Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:050.34:220.211:160.011:04-0.17:055:25Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:020.35:170.212:080.07:055:26Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:500.36:050.21:020.07:045:27Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:350.36:540.112:38-0.12:000.07:035:28Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:220.37:470.11:33-0.12:46-0.17:035:29New Moon31Tue
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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