Water Temperature of Pamlico Sound in Hatteras, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 5:24 PM EDT
Today's Tides
Low: September 17, 12:13 AM, 0.43 ft
High: September 17, 5:37 AM, 0.65 ft
Low: September 17, 12:21 PM, 0.35 ft
High: September 17, 6:09 PM, 0.69 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Frisco, NC; Cape Hatteras National SeashoreSponsored Content
Station Name: USCG Station Hatteras
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: 13 feet / 4 meters
Sensor Depth: 10.8 feet / 3.3 meters
Nearest Address:
59200 Coast Guard Rd
Hatteras, NC 27943
Dare County
GPS Coordinates: 35.208639, -75.704167
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Beaufort Channel, Beaufort, NC (64.3 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Duck, NC (68.5 mi)
Roanoke River, Plymouth, NC (75.2 mi)
Roanoke River, Jamesville, NC (78.8 mi)
Conveyance Channel, Chesapeake, VA (106.3 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (108.1 mi)
Elizabeth River, Chesapeake, VA (113.5 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Virginia Beach, VA (117.9 mi)
Elizabeth River, Norfolk, VA (119.1 mi)
Weather for Hatteras, North Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 79%
Feels Like: 71.1°F
Wind: W 13.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 18.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 1
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 70°F
L: 66°F

Thu
H: 70°F
L: 67°F

Fri
H: 72°F
L: 70°F

Sat
H: 74°F
L: 67°F

Sun
H: 74°F
L: 73°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 130 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 9:47 AM
Moonset: 5:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:17 AM - 11:47 AM
Minor Periods
4:36 PM - 6:06 PM1:50 AM - 3:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 17 at 5:22AM EDT until September 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Wed September 17, 2025, 5:22 AM
Expires: Wed September 17, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 10:00 AM Wednesday.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 17 at 5:22AM EDT until September 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Effective: Wed September 17, 2025, 5:22 AM
Expires: Wed September 17, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches north of Cape Hatteras. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely time for strong rip currents to occur is a couple hours either side of low tide, which will occur around 10:00 AM Wednesday.
Life-threatening rip currents. If caught in a rip current, remain calm. Swim in a direction following the shoreline. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip current. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 9:47 AM
Moonset: 5:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:17 AM - 11:47 AM
Minor Periods
4:36 PM - 6:06 PM1:50 AM - 3:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.9°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 113.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 10:38 AM
Moonset: 5:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:08 AM - 12:38 AM
Minor Periods
5:08 PM - 6:38 PM2:57 AM - 4:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71.1°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 113.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 11:24 AM
Moonset: 6:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:30 AM - 3:00 AM10:54 AM - 1:24 PM
Minor Periods
5:37 PM - 7:07 PM4:03 AM - 5:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.2°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 12.3 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 7:02 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 12:07 AM
Moonset: 6:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:14 AM - 3:44 AM11:37 AM - 2:07 PM
Minor Periods
6:02 PM - 7:32 PM5:04 AM - 6:34 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.6°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 16.3 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 122.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 12:49 AM
Moonset: 6:55 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:56 AM - 4:26 AM12:19 AM - 2:49 PM
Minor Periods
6:25 PM - 7:55 PM6:05 AM - 7:35 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5