Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 11:39 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 29m at 5:04 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (81% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jun 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:543.410:144.13:53-0.83:53-0.45:478:13Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat10:483.311:063.94:46-0.54:500.05:468:14Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun11:413.211:553.65:40-0.35:480.35:468:14Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:333.16:310.06:470.65:468:15Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:443.31:293.07:210.27:480.85:468:15Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:373.02:323.08:110.48:530.95:458:16Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:382.83:323.09:000.59:510.95:458:17Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:392.74:213.19:440.510:420.95:458:17Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat4:302.65:033.310:260.511:310.75:458:18Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:172.65:443.411:080.55:458:18Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:032.76:243.512:180.611:51 AM0.45:458:19Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:482.77:033.61:000.412:350.35:458:19New Moon12Tue
13Wed7:292.87:413.71:360.21:160.25:458:20New Moon13Wed
14Thu8:072.98:183.82:110.01:560.25:458:20New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:462.98:563.82:47-0.12:360.15:458:20New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:262.99:363.83:24-0.13:170.25:458:21Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:093.010:203.74:06-0.14:030.25:458:21Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:563.011:063.64:51-0.14:550.35:458:21Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:433.111:533.55:39-0.15:500.35:458:22Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:343.26:27-0.26:480.45:458:22First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:443.41:303.47:19-0.27:500.45:458:22First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:413.22:333.58:14-0.28:570.35:458:22First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:473.13:383.79:11-0.310:020.15:468:23Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun3:543.14:384.010:08-0.411:05-0.15:468:23Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:583.15:364.211:06-0.45:468:23Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:003.16:344.312:08-0.312:05-0.55:478:23Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:003.27:274.31:08-0.51:02-0.65:478:23Full Moon27Wed
28Thu7:553.38:174.32:00-0.71:55-0.65:478:23Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:463.39:054.22:47-0.72:45-0.45:488:23Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:363.39:534.03:34-0.63:34-0.25:488:23Waning Gibbous30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8651605)

Common Questions About Kitty Hawk, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Kitty Hawk, NC today?

Slack tide in Kitty Hawk, NC is approximately 8:21 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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

Kitty Hawk, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 81% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 Gibbous (81% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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