Cape Hatteras Tide Charts & Fishing
Wednesday, November 4 · NOAA station 8654400 (Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier)
Tides live · forecast as of 8:29 PM ET
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.5 ft
▼ Falling · 0.4 ft/hr
Next high
4:03 AM
3.5 ft · in 7h 34m
Next low
9:43 PM
0.3 ft · in 1h 14m
Wind
5 mph ESE
Light breeze · gusts 10
Fishing score
69 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 3:07 AM | 3.2 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 9:17 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 3:28 PM | 3.3 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 9:43 PM | 0.3 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 4:03 AM | 3.5 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 10:18 AM | 0.4 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 4:21 PM | 3.2 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 10:28 PM | 0.2 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Cape Hatteras
Today in Cape Hatteras, high tide arrives at 3:07 AM (3.2 ft) and again at 3:28 PM (3.3 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 9:17 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 9:43 PM (0.3 ft). That's a 3.1-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 5:04 PM, under a waning crescent (24% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 4:03 AM (3.5 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
55/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:00 AM – 7:00 AMVery Good
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMVery Good
outgoing tide · dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:26 AM
- Sunset
- 5:04 PM
Waning Crescent
24% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
66°F
Clear
- Wind
- 5 mph ESEgusts 10
- Waves
- 3.8 ft @ 7s
- Water temp
- 71°F
Light breeze — Great fishing conditions
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
79° / 61°
Very Good
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Thu, Nov 5
76° / 66°
Very Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Fri, Nov 6
75° / 66°
Very Good
Best: 6:30 AM–8:30 AM
Sat, Nov 7
66° / 60°
Very Good
Best: 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Sun, Nov 8
62° / 56°
Very Good
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Mon, Nov 9
61° / 59°
Very Good
Best: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
65° / 61°
Very Good
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Cape Hatteras
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8654400; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayWed, Nov 4 |
| ↑ 6:26 AM↓ 5:04 PM |
| TomorrowThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:27 AM↓ 5:03 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:28 AM↓ 5:03 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:29 AM↓ 5:02 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 5:01 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 5:00 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 4:59 PM |
What's Biting at Cape Hatteras
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current NC Marine Fisheries regulations before keeping any fish.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
Season: Spring and fall runs along the beach; summer offshore
Baits: Cut menhaden, Metal spoons and jigs, Topwater plugs
When blues are blitzing bait in the surf you will see birds working and bait spraying; throw a metal or a popper into it. Wire or heavy mono leader, because they bite through everything else and through each other. Bleed and ice them immediately if you plan to eat them.
Spanish Mackerel
Scomberomorus maculatus
Season: Spring and fall runs
Baits: Silver spoons, Gotcha plugs, Live pilchards
Find birds working bait and cast fast-moving metal through the frenzy. Wire or heavy fluoro — their teeth are scissors.
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
Season: May – October
Baits: Anchovies, Topwater plugs, Swimbaits
Work troughs and rip currents on a moving tide. Dawn topwater in flat surf is the classic bite.
Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
Season: Spring migration along the beaches, again in the fall
Baits: Live eels, Live pinfish or menhaden, Big bucktail jigs
A sight-fishing target that cruises just under the surface along the beach, often shadowing rays, turtles or buoys. From a pier or jetty, watch the up-current side and have a heavy jig ready to pitch. They follow a hooked fish to the boat and can be caught in pairs.
Gear for These Conditions
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Surf Rods
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Soft Baits
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Terminal Tackle
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Tools
Rapala 8" Super Stainless Steel Pliers
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Cape Hatteras Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Cape Hatteras today?
High tide in Cape Hatteras today is at 3:07 AM (3.2 ft) and again at 3:28 PM (3.3 ft), measured at NOAA station 8654400 (Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier).
›What time is low tide in Cape Hatteras today?
Low tide in Cape Hatteras today is at 9:17 AM (0.4 ft) and again at 9:43 PM (0.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Cape Hatteras today?
Today's best fishing window at Cape Hatteras is 5:00 AM–7:00 AM (rated Very Good, 77/100), driven by outgoing tide, dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Cape Hatteras in November?
In November, the most active species at Cape Hatteras are Redfish, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Cape Hatteras tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8654400 (Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Cape Hatteras
Cape Hatteras is where the Labrador Current and the Gulf Stream meet off Cape Point, and the fishing reflects it: a northern species list and a southern one overlap here, and the surf at the Point is the most storied beach fishing in the country. Red drum in the fall, bluefish and Spanish in spring and summer, and a winter striped bass fishery when the water is cold enough. Much of the beach is inside Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which has its own vehicle and access rules; check them before driving on.