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 03m at 8:07 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 1:58 pm (0.6 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 - Aug 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:480.59:420.63:490.33:500.16:118:06New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:330.510:200.64:260.34:300.16:128:05New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:130.510:580.64:590.35:070.26:138:04Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:510.511:410.55:340.35:440.26:148:03Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:340.56:130.36:240.26:148:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:370.512:380.57:020.37:080.26:158:01Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:350.51:430.57:510.37:520.26:168:00First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:200.52:320.58:370.38:340.36:177:59First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:590.53:200.59:270.39:250.36:187:58First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:400.54:180.510:350.311:010.36:187:57First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:340.55:260.511:380.26:197:56First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:330.56:210.512:080.312:240.26:207:55Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:210.57:050.612:550.31:050.26:217:54Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:030.57:470.61:410.31:500.26:217:52Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:450.68:310.62:300.32:420.26:227:51Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:320.69:150.63:190.33:330.26:237:50Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:180.69:570.74:000.34:160.26:247:49Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:020.710:380.74:380.34:570.26:247:48Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:450.711:230.75:170.35:380.36:257:47Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:360.76:030.36:270.36:267:45Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:240.712:470.77:000.47:240.46:277:44Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:320.71:540.77:590.48:200.46:277:43Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:250.72:490.78:540.49:190.56:287:42Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:140.73:460.79:590.410:420.56:297:40Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:090.74:570.711:150.411:580.56:307:39Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:160.76:050.812:140.46:307:38Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:140.76:580.812:510.51:030.46:317:36Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:000.77:450.81:400.51:530.46:327:35Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:440.88:330.82:300.52:460.46:337:34New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:290.89:170.83:180.53:350.46:337:32New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:130.89:560.83:560.54:150.46:347:31New 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 11:02 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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