36.0646’ N, 75.7057’ W

Kitty Hawk, NC

78°
H 88°
L 76°
WSW
3mph
High tide
10:55 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 5:20 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 05m at 10:55 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Sep 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:554.211:093.44:320.35:200.86:347:30Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:434.211:583.25:200.46:160.96:357:29Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu12:354.16:110.67:171.16:367:27Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:533.11:364.17:090.78:251.16:377:26Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:003.02:504.08:150.89:361.16:377:25Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:213.04:044.19:260.810:410.96:387:23Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon4:343.25:084.210:340.711:410.76:397:22Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:393.56:074.211:400.56:407:20Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:373.87:004.312:360.412:430.36:407:19New Moon9Wed
10Thu7:284.07:464.21:240.21:380.26:417:17New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:144.28:294.12:040.12:250.26:427:16New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:564.39:103.92:420.13:100.46:437:14New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:384.39:513.73:190.23:550.66:437:13Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:204.210:323.43:560.54:420.96:447:11Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:024.111:143.24:360.85:301.26:457:10Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:443.911:563.05:191.16:171.46:467:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:273.76:031.47:081.66:477:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:412.91:163.56:511.68:051.86:477:05First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:362.72:193.57:461.89:081.86:487:04First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:512.73:273.58:481.810:021.76:497:02First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:012.84:233.69:471.710:491.56:507:01Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue4:523.05:103.710:411.611:311.36:506:59Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:383.35:533.811:331.36:516:58Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:203.56:353.912:121.012:241.16:526:57Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:003.97:153.912:500.71:100.86:536:55Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:394.17:543.91:260.51:540.66:546:54Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:184.48:343.92:020.32:360.56:546:52Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:594.59:173.72:400.23:210.56:556:51Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue9:444.610:033.63:200.34:100.66:566:49Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:334.610:543.54:060.45:050.76:576:48Waning Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8651605)

Common Questions About Kitty Hawk, NC Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Kitty Hawk, NC?

The lowest tide this week in Kitty Hawk, NC is 0.4 ft on Wednesday, Sep 2 at 5:20 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Kitty Hawk, NC?

The highest tide this week in Kitty Hawk, NC is 4.2 ft on Wednesday, Sep 2 at 11:43 am — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Kitty Hawk, NC?

Kitty Hawk, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 78% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Kitty Hawk, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Kitty Hawk, NC?

Tide predictions for Kitty Hawk, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Kitty Hawk, NC?

Tide data for Kitty Hawk, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8651605. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8651605.

What time is high tide in Kitty Hawk, NC today?

High tides in Kitty Hawk, NC today: 10:55 am (4.2 ft), 11:09 pm (3.4 ft). The 10:55 am high of 4.2 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Kitty Hawk, NC today?

Low tides in Kitty Hawk, NC today: 4:32 am (0.3 ft), 5:20 pm (0.8 ft).

What is the tidal range in Kitty Hawk, NC today?

Today's tidal range in Kitty Hawk, NC is 3.9 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 3.3 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Kitty Hawk, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Kitty Hawk, NC is Waning Gibbous (78% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does Kitty Hawk, NC have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Kitty Hawk, NC has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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