Cape Hatteras Tides April 2027 | Tide Charts & Tables | Hatteras Inlet, NC

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Cape Hatteras Tide Table for April 2027

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
4/1 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
4/2 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
4/3 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
4/4 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
4/5 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
4/6 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
4/7 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
4/8 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
4/9 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
4/10 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
4/11 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
4/12 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
4/13 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
4/14 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
4/15 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
4/16 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
4/17 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
4/18 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
4/19 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
4/20 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
4/21 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
4/22 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
4/23 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
4/24 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
4/25 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
4/26 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
4/27 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
4/28 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
4/29 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
4/30 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 N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Cape Hatteras Textual Tide Table for April 2027


Apr 1st (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"
Apr 2nd (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"
Apr 3rd (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"
Apr 4th (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"
Apr 5th (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"
Apr 6th (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"
Apr 7th (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"
Apr 8th (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"
Apr 9th (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"
Apr 10th (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"
Apr 11th (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"
Apr 12th (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"
Apr 13th (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"
Apr 14th (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"
Apr 15th (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"
Apr 16th (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"
Apr 17th (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"
Apr 18th (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"
Apr 19th (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"
Apr 20th (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"
Apr 21st (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"
Apr 22nd (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"
Apr 23rd (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"
Apr 24th (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"
Apr 25th (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"
Apr 26th (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"
Apr 27th (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"
Apr 28th (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"
Apr 29th (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"
Apr 30th (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"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Cape Hatteras | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 12:01 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 13 at 2:22PM EDT until June 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
rough waters expected.

* WHERE...Pamlico Sound.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

Effective: June 13, 2026, 6:22 PM

Expires: June 14, 2026, 6:30 AM

Marine Forecast (AMZ135)

AMZ135-131915-
Pamlico Sound-
211 AM EDT Sat Jun 13 2026

.TODAY...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt early
this morning, then becoming W late this morning, becoming E early
this afternoon, increasing to 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft after
midnight, then 1 ft. A chance of showers and tstms after
midnight, then a slight chance of showers and tstms early. A
slight chance of showers and tstms late.
.TONIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S after midnight. Waves
1 ft or less. A slight chance of showers and tstms.
.SUN...S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of
showers and tstms in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Waves
2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
.MON...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Waves around 2 ft in the morning, then 1 ft. A chance
of showers with a slight chance of tstms in the morning, then
showers likely with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of
tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely
after midnight.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers likely
with a chance of tstms.
.TUE NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight.
Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of showers and tstms.
.WED...SW winds around 5 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.
A chance of showers and tstms.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

Land Forecast (NCZ205)

THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to south 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Temperature falling into the upper 70s in the afternoon. West winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY: Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 70 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.

THURSDAY: Sunny, windy with highs in the mid 80s.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Windy with lows around 80.

JUNETEENTH: Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 12:01 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

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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.