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

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Cape Hatteras Tide Table for August 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
8/1 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
8/2 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
8/3 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
8/4 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
8/5 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
8/6 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
8/7 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
8/8 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
8/9 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
8/10 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
8/11 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
8/12 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
8/13 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
8/14 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
8/15 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
8/16 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
8/17 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
8/18 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
8/19 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
8/20 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
8/21 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
8/22 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
8/23 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
8/24 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
8/25 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
8/26 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
8/27 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
8/28 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
8/29 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
8/30 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
8/31 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 August 2027


Aug 1st (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"
Aug 2nd (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"
Aug 3rd (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"
Aug 4th (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"
Aug 5th (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"
Aug 6th (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"
Aug 7th (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"
Aug 8th (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"
Aug 9th (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"
Aug 10th (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"
Aug 11th (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"
Aug 12th (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"
Aug 13th (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"
Aug 14th (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"
Aug 15th (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"
Aug 16th (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"
Aug 17th (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"
Aug 18th (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"
Aug 19th (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"
Aug 20th (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"
Aug 21st (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"
Aug 22nd (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"
Aug 23rd (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"
Aug 24th (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"
Aug 25th (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"
Aug 26th (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"
Aug 27th (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"
Aug 28th (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"
Aug 29th (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"
Aug 30th (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"
Aug 31st (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"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Cape Hatteras | Small Craft Advisory

Last updated: June 14, 2026, 12:01 AM

Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued June 14 at 2:22AM 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 this afternoon to 8 AM EDT Monday.

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

Effective: June 14, 2026, 6:22 AM

Expires: June 14, 2026, 6:30 PM

Marine Forecast (AMZ135)

AMZ135-141930-
Pamlico Sound-
224 AM EDT Sun Jun 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

.TODAY...SE winds around 5 kt, becoming S this morning, then
increasing to 10 to 15 kt early this afternoon, increasing to
15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late. Waves 1 ft or less, then
2 to 3 ft this afternoon. A slight chance of showers and tstms
early this morning. A slight chance of showers and tstms early
this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Waves
2 to 4 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms.
.MON...SW winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 2 to 3 ft in the morning, then 1 ft. A chance of
showers and tstms.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. A slight
chance of showers and tstms in the evening, then a chance of
showers after midnight.
.TUE...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Waves 1 ft or less. Showers likely. A
slight chance of tstms in the morning, then a chance of tstms in
the afternoon.
.TUE NIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
Waves 1 ft or less. A chance of showers and tstms in the evening.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 ft or less, then around 2 ft
in the afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds around 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft.
.THU...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Waves 2 to 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 25 to 30 kt, diminishing to 20 to 25 kt
after midnight. Waves 3 to 5 ft.

Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.

$$

Land Forecast (NCZ205)

REST OF TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Near steady temperature in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY: Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Breezy with highs in the mid 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

MONDAY: Partly sunny with a chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 80s. Temperature falling into the mid 70s in the afternoon. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming north 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.

TUESDAY: A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

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

WEDNESDAY: Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. 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 in the upper 70s.

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

FRIDAY NIGHT: Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Last updated: June 14, 2026, 12:01 AM

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.