Cape Hatteras Tides December 2026 | Tide Charts & Tables | Hatteras Inlet, NC

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Cape Hatteras Tide Table for December 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
12/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/31 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Cape Hatteras Textual Tide Table for December 2026


Dec 1st (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 2nd (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 3rd (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 4th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 5th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 6th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 7th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 8th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 9th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 10th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 11th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 12th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 13th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 14th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 15th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 16th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 17th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 18th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 19th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 20th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 21st (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 22nd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 23rd (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 24th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 25th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 26th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 27th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 28th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 29th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 30th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 31st (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Cape Hatteras | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 7, 2026, 6:01 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 7 at 1:48PM EDT until June 8 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
choppy waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Effective: June 7, 2026, 5:48 PM

Expires: June 8, 2026, 5:00 AM

Marine Forecast (AMZ135)

AMZ135-081345-
Pamlico Sound-
833 PM EDT Sun Jun 7 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, becoming
W 10 to 15 kt late. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers with a
slight chance of tstms late this evening and early morning. A
slight chance of showers and tstms late.
.MON...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NE 15 to 20 kt with gusts up
to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt,
diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.TUE...E winds around 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt with gusts up
to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft
in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Waves around 2 ft.
.THU...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds around 15 kt, diminishing to around 10 kt
after midnight. Waves around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

Land Forecast (NCZ205)

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Breezy with lows in the mid 70s.

THURSDAY: Partly sunny and breezy. Highs in the lower 80s.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the mid 70s.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Last updated: June 7, 2026, 6:01 PM

Cape Hatteras (Guide)

Cape Hatteras on the Outer Banks delivers world class fishing for redfish, pompano, spanish mackerel, and bluefish from the beaches or piers with outgoing tides improving action near the surf zone and structure. Boat ramps at nearby Hatteras Village and the ferry area support access for sound and gulf stream trips. Beaches at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Buxton Beach offer dramatic sand for family outings picnics swimming and surf fishing with iconic lighthouse views. The remote cape location rewards those who time their visits with the tides.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Tide Pool)

Stretching along the Outer Banks (about 4 hours from Raleigh in Cape Hatteras National Seashore), this vast barrier island preserve features limited but rewarding rocky tide pools and jetties at low tide, especially near Buxton or Avon areas. Explore for shore crabs, small fish like sculpins, barnacles, periwinkles, mussels, and occasional anemones in sheltered zones amid iconic lighthouses and dunes. Family-friendly with beach driving permits, camping, trails, and ranger programs; one of the East Coast's wildest coastal experiences - great for combining tidepooling with surfing, fishing, or wildlife viewing. Access via highways or ferry; minus tides for best exposure - watch for strong currents and sneaker waves.

NCDMF

North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries with current fishing regulations seasons bag size limits and area specific rules

North Carolina State Parks

North Carolina State Parks and beaches with coastal camping, reservations, day use fees, and Outer Banks shoreline access

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Ramp 55 Hatteras Inlet Access (Other)

Designated ORV and pedestrian beach access ramp near Hatteras Village leading to the ocean side beach and Hatteras Inlet area for 4WD vehicle entry walking fishing and low tide exploration of the inlet mouth and nearby shoreline. Tidal ranges significantly expose sandbars mudflats and intertidal zones at low tide enhancing opportunities for surf fishing shore activities and observing strong inlet currents wildlife like birds and marine life. Requires ORV permit for driving with current status available from NPS it provides direct coastal access combining tide aware beach use with the remote natural beauty of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum Nearby Waterfront (Other)

Maritime museum in Hatteras Village featuring exhibits on shipwrecks local history and the Graveyard of the Atlantic with nearby waterfront access for viewing the harbor inlet area and observing tidal influences on the busy fishing village docks. Tidal ranges affect water levels around the museum vicinity and enhance appreciation of the dynamic inlet conditions visible from shore or nearby ramps. Free admission and central location support combining educational visits with tide monitoring and proximity to charter docks beaches in this historic Outer Banks community.

Hatteras Inlet Public Beach Access Ocracoke Side (Other)

Public beach access on the Ocracoke Island side of Hatteras Inlet reachable via foot from the ferry docks or ORV ramp for low tide beachcombing shell collecting shore fishing and relaxation with expansive views over the inlet and Atlantic Ocean. Tidal cycles create dramatic changes exposing vast sandbars tidal pools and intertidal areas ideal for wading observing marine life and enjoying the wild undeveloped shoreline of this remote barrier island. Free parking near ferry terminal and NPS managed it offers a peaceful spot combining tide watching with the pristine natural setting opposite Hatteras Village.

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center Boat Ramps (Other)

National Park Service managed boat ramps at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center with five launching lanes courtesy docks ample parking for vehicles and trailers providing direct access to Oregon Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean for trailered boats kayaks and small craft launches. Convenient for day trips fishing charters and exploring the Pamlico Sound or offshore waters where strong tidal currents and ranges require careful timing for safe navigation through the inlet and productive fishing grounds. Operated in partnership with private concession it offers bait tackle fuel and proximity to charter fleet making it a key hub for combining launch use with tide monitoring in the northern Cape Hatteras area.