Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 03m at 9:51 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:390.82:540.89:240.59:580.56:245:08First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:360.83:530.710:350.510:530.56:255:07Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat4:360.84:530.711:270.511:360.56:265:06Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun5:240.85:430.712:130.56:275:05Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon6:040.86:290.712:160.51:000.46:285:04Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:440.87:170.71:000.51:520.46:295:03Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:270.78:040.61:500.42:390.46:305:02Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:090.78:450.62:360.43:190.36:315:01Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:490.79:200.63:130.43:550.36:325:01Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:270.79:530.63:470.44:320.36:335:00Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:050.710:280.64:200.45:130.36:344:59Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:530.711:330.54:590.46:010.36:354:58Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:590.75:490.46:460.46:364:58Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:410.612:540.76:450.47:280.36:374:57Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu1:300.61:390.77:380.48:110.36:384:56Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:180.62:260.68:430.49:110.36:394:56Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat3:150.63:270.610:120.410:240.36:404:55Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun4:210.74:360.611:170.411:190.36:414:55Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:170.75:330.612:110.36:424:54Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:060.76:260.612:080.31:080.36:434:54Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:550.87:200.61:020.32:080.36:434:53New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:470.88:150.62:030.32:590.36:444:53New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:370.89:030.62:550.33:430.36:454:52New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:230.79:480.63:400.34:260.36:464:52Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:080.710:380.64:230.35:120.36:474:52Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon11:000.711:430.55:100.36:010.36:484:51Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:010.66:030.36:480.36:494:51Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:460.512:530.66:560.37:290.36:504:51First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:320.51:360.67:450.38:090.36:514:51First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:140.52:180.58:390.38:570.36:524:50First Quarter30Fri
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 12:43 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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