Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 49m at 8:16 pm (0.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:260.210:440.44:520.04:38-0.15:498:12Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:040.211:290.45:350.05:16-0.15:488:12Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:470.26:250.06:01-0.15:488:13Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:270.412:190.27:220.06:580.05:488:13Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:290.41:500.28:150.07:580.05:488:14Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:210.42:460.39:060.08:560.05:488:15Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:080.43:410.310:070.010:080.05:478:15Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:010.44:460.311:150.011:300.15:478:16Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:040.45:520.312:100.05:478:16Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri6:010.46:460.412:290.112:560.05:478:16Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:480.47:360.41:220.11:420.05:478:17Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:310.38:280.42:200.12:31-0.15:478:17New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:140.39:180.43:200.13:20-0.15:478:18New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:580.310:010.44:080.14:02-0.15:478:18New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:400.310:400.44:480.14:38-0.15:478:18New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:180.311:210.45:260.15:13-0.15:478:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:560.26:070.15:50-0.15:478:19Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:100.311:49 AM0.26:560.16:340.05:488:19Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:090.31:140.27:440.17:240.05:488:20Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:590.32:110.28:280.08:100.05:488:20First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:400.32:560.29:130.08:550.05:488:20First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:210.33:450.210:100.09:540.05:488:20First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:070.24:470.211:160.011:220.05:498:21First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:030.25:490.212:040.05:498:21Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:530.26:390.212:190.012:43-0.15:498:21Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:330.27:230.31:060.01:22-0.15:508:21Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:100.28:100.31:580.02:05-0.15:508:21Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:470.28:560.32:580.12:54-0.15:508:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:310.39:400.43:490.03:41-0.15:518:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:210.310:210.44:310.04:23-0.15:518:21Full Moon30Thu
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 11:22 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 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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