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 5h 55m 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 - Nov 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:580.82:070.88:180.58:460.56:245:08Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:450.72:550.79:290.59:530.56:255:07Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:420.73:550.710:410.510:500.56:265:06Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri4:400.74:560.711:310.511:330.56:275:05Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat5:260.75:460.712:160.46:285:04Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:060.76:320.612:120.41:040.46:295:03Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon6:460.77:180.612:560.41:570.46:305:02New Moon7Mon
8Tue7:280.78:030.61:460.42:440.46:315:01New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:120.78:420.62:320.43:240.36:325:01New Moon9Wed
10Thu8:530.79:160.63:100.44:010.36:335:00New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:310.79:470.63:450.44:380.36:344:59Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:110.710:260.64:200.35:210.46:354:58Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:010.711:460.65:030.46:090.46:364:58Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:060.75:590.46:540.36:374:57Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:540.61:010.76:580.47:360.36:384:56First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:430.61:470.77:560.48:220.36:394:56First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:330.72:380.69:120.49:270.36:404:55First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:340.73:440.610:350.410:370.36:414:55Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat4:370.74:520.611:340.411:300.36:424:54Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:300.75:470.612:280.36:434:54Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:180.86:390.612:200.31:260.36:444:53Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:080.87:330.61:150.32:250.36:444:53Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:000.88:250.62:140.33:130.36:454:52Full Moon23Wed
24Thu8:480.79:100.63:040.33:550.36:464:52Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:320.79:540.63:460.34:350.36:474:52Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat10:160.710:440.54:280.35:190.36:484:51Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:060.611:530.55:140.36:050.36:494:51Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:040.66:070.36:480.36:504:51Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:530.512:550.66:580.37:260.26:514:51Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:370.51:360.57:460.38:030.26:524:50Third Quarter30Wed
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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