36.0646’ N, 75.7057’ W

Kitty Hawk, NC

78°
H 77°
L 68°
NE
6mph
High tide
11:44 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 6:17 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 11:44 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Apr 1866

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:013.28:183.51:58-0.12:030.05:526:28Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:353.18:533.52:310.02:350.25:516:29Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:113.09:293.43:080.13:110.35:506:30Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:492.910:083.33:480.33:510.55:486:31Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu10:292.710:493.24:310.54:340.75:476:31Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri11:102.711:333.15:160.65:210.85:456:32Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat11:562.66:050.76:130.85:446:33Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:243.012:532.66:590.77:120.85:426:34Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon1:263.01:592.77:570.68:150.65:416:35Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:313.13:023.08:530.49:160.35:406:36Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed3:303.33:583.39:470.110:150.05:386:36Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu4:263.54:533.710:40-0.211:14-0.45:376:37Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri5:213.65:464.011:33-0.65:366:38New Moon13Fri
14Sat6:143.76:374.312:10-0.812:23-0.85:346:39New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:043.87:264.51:01-1.01:11-1.05:336:40New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:543.88:174.51:52-1.11:59-1.05:326:41New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:463.79:104.42:44-1.02:50-0.85:306:41Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:413.510:054.23:40-0.83:45-0.55:296:42Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:373.411:003.94:39-0.54:45-0.25:286:43Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:343.211:593.65:39-0.25:470.15:266:44First Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:403.16:420.16:550.35:256:45First Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:093.31:573.07:480.38:090.55:246:46First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:253.23:043.18:490.49:150.55:236:46First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:283.13:593.29:430.410:140.55:216:47Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed4:213.04:473.410:310.411:090.45:206:48Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu5:083.05:313.511:160.311:550.35:196:49Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri5:513.06:093.611:540.35:186:50Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:283.16:433.712:330.212:280.25:176:51Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:023.17:163.71:060.112:590.25:166:52Full Moon29Sun
30Mon7:363.07:483.71:360.01:300.25:146:52Full Moon30Mon
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 30% 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 Waxing Crescent (30% 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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