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 30m 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 - Feb 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:080.38:360.12:27-0.13:22-0.17:025:30New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:500.39:190.13:12-0.13:55-0.17:015:31New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:280.210:010.13:51-0.14:27-0.17:005:32New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:070.210:500.14:30-0.15:02-0.16:595:33Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:530.211:500.25:15-0.15:41-0.16:595:34Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:530.16:06-0.16:21-0.16:585:35Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:420.212:450.16:56-0.16:57-0.16:575:36Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:240.21:240.17:41-0.17:31-0.16:565:37First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:030.21:570.18:30-0.18:08-0.16:555:38First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:470.22:280.19:460.08:58-0.16:545:39First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:420.23:300.110:540.010:15-0.16:535:40First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:400.34:450.111:440.011:13-0.16:525:41Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:290.35:400.112:31-0.16:515:42Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:150.36:340.112:04-0.11:26-0.16:505:43Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:020.37:330.21:03-0.12:21-0.16:495:44Full Moon15Wed
16Thu7:520.38:320.22:13-0.13:06-0.16:485:45Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:410.49:230.33:09-0.13:47-0.16:475:46Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:280.410:140.33:580.04:29-0.16:465:47Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:170.311:130.34:490.05:15-0.16:455:48Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:180.35:460.06:06-0.16:435:49Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:190.412:240.36:450.06:56-0.16:425:50Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:110.41:170.37:390.07:410.06:415:51Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:550.42:020.38:350.18:300.06:405:52Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:420.42:500.29:480.19:310.06:395:53Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:360.43:500.210:560.110:350.06:385:53Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:340.44:510.211:460.111:250.06:365:54Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:240.45:430.212:330.06:355:55Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:070.46:310.212:100.01:230.06:345:56Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:500.37:220.21:000.02:130.06:325:57New Moon29Wed
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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