36.0646’ N, 75.7057’ W

Kitty Hawk, NC

76°
H -°
L 73°
ENE
5mph
High tide
2:51 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 8:48 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 35m at 2:51 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Apr 1861

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:042.86:180.26:230.35:526:28Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:443.31:202.77:260.57:380.55:516:29Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:033.12:412.78:330.68:500.55:496:30Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:123.13:422.99:300.69:530.55:486:31Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:073.04:333.010:200.510:500.45:466:32Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat4:553.05:173.211:050.411:390.35:456:32Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun5:373.05:563.411:430.35:446:33Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon6:143.06:303.512:200.212:150.25:426:34New Moon8Mon
9Tue6:483.07:013.612:540.112:450.25:416:35New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:213.07:323.61:240.11:140.25:396:36New Moon10Wed
11Thu7:533.08:043.61:540.11:450.25:386:37New Moon11Thu
12Fri8:282.98:393.62:270.12:180.35:376:37Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat9:042.89:163.53:030.32:550.55:356:38Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:432.79:573.43:440.43:370.65:346:39Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:242.710:413.34:290.54:240.75:336:40Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue11:082.611:283.35:170.65:150.75:316:41First Quarter16Tue
17Wed11:592.66:080.76:130.75:306:42First Quarter17Wed
18Thu12:223.21:012.77:050.67:170.65:296:42First Quarter18Thu
19Fri1:273.22:113.08:030.48:250.45:276:43First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:343.23:133.38:590.29:280.15:266:44Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun3:363.34:113.79:53-0.110:31-0.25:256:45Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon4:343.45:064.110:46-0.411:32-0.65:246:46Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue5:313.55:594.411:39-0.75:226:47Full Moon23Tue
24Wed6:253.56:514.612:28-0.912:30-0.85:216:47Full Moon24Wed
25Thu7:173.57:414.61:20-1.01:19-0.85:206:48Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:083.58:334.52:10-0.92:09-0.75:196:49Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat9:013.39:264.23:03-0.73:01-0.45:186:50Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun9:563.210:224.04:00-0.44:00-0.15:166:51Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon10:523.111:163.64:58-0.15:020.25:156:52Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue11:502.95:560.26:060.55:146:53Third Quarter30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8651605)

Common Questions About Kitty Hawk, NC Tides

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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 67% 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 is the moon phase in Kitty Hawk, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Kitty Hawk, NC is First Quarter (67% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

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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