Tides Today & Tomorrow in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC.
Next low tide : 6:44 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 57m at 11:53 am (0.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8654467
Common Questions About Tides

Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC Tides - Dec 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:420.51:420.57:480.38:000.26:534:50First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:180.52:240.48:420.28:480.26:544:50First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:060.53:120.410:000.29:540.26:554:50First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:000.54:120.411:000.210:540.26:554:50Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:540.55:120.311:480.211:360.16:564:50Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:420.55:540.312:360.26:574:50Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon6:240.56:360.312:180.11:360.16:584:50Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:060.57:240.31:060.12:300.16:594:50Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:540.58:120.32:000.13:120.17:004:50Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:360.59:000.32:540.13:480.17:004:50Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:180.59:480.33:360.14:240.17:014:51Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:000.510:420.44:180.15:060.07:024:51Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:480.511:540.45:060.15:540.07:024:51Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:540.46:120.16:420.07:034:51Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:540.412:540.47:060.17:300.07:044:52Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:420.51:420.48:060.18:180.17:044:52Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:300.52:360.49:180.19:180.17:054:52Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:240.53:360.410:300.110:300.17:064:53Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:240.54:420.311:300.111:240.17:064:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:240.55:360.312:240.17:074:54Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:120.56:240.312:120.11:240.17:074:54Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:000.57:180.31:060.12:240.17:084:55New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:480.58:120.32:000.03:060.17:084:55New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:360.59:000.32:540.03:420.07:094:56New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:120.49:420.33:360.04:180.07:094:56New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:540.410:300.34:120.04:540.07:094:57Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:360.311:240.34:540.05:300.07:104:58Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:300.35:420.06:120.07:104:58Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:300.312:240.36:360.06:54-0.17:104:59Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:120.31:120.27:180.07:30-0.17:105:00First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:540.31:540.28:060.08:06-0.17:115:00First Quarter31Thu
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 3:18 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated). This places Hatteras, Pamlico Sound, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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