Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:55 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 09m at 2:29 am (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8654467
Common Questions About Tides

Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC Tides - Mar 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:520.37:290.21:010.02:130.06:315:58Full Moon1Tue
2Wed7:370.38:170.22:010.02:520.06:305:59Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:220.38:580.22:520.03:25-0.16:296:00Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:020.39:350.23:340.03:55-0.16:276:01Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:370.210:150.34:130.04:26-0.16:266:02Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:080.211:060.34:560.04:59-0.16:256:02Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:310.25:460.05:38-0.16:236:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:100.310:33 AM0.26:390.06:20-0.16:226:04Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:010.312:400.27:270.17:01-0.16:206:05Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu1:440.41:210.28:160.17:41-0.16:196:06Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:280.42:040.29:280.18:310.06:186:07Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:190.43:170.210:390.19:560.06:166:08Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:180.44:410.211:290.111:080.06:156:08Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon5:110.45:420.312:150.06:146:09Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:590.46:370.312:050.01:050.06:126:10Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:470.47:340.41:090.11:590.06:116:11New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:400.48:280.42:160.12:480.06:096:12New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:310.49:160.43:110.13:310.06:086:13New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:180.410:030.53:590.14:120.06:076:13New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:040.410:580.54:460.14:550.06:056:14Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:560.45:400.15:440.06:046:15Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:040.512:010.36:370.16:330.06:026:16Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:000.512:570.37:290.27:170.06:016:17First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:430.51:420.38:210.27:590.15:596:17First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:240.52:270.39:290.28:490.15:586:18First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:110.43:250.310:380.19:590.15:576:19First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:050.44:350.311:240.110:590.15:556:20Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon4:560.45:300.312:030.15:546:21Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue5:400.46:150.312:430.15:526:21Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:210.47:000.312:330.11:280.05:516:22Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:050.47:450.31:300.12:130.05:506:23Full Moon31Thu
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 5:42 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 36% 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 (36% 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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