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 1h 15m 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 - Jul 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:263.310:403.74:21-0.44:260.15:488:23Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:153.211:253.55:09-0.25:200.45:498:23Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:023.25:540.06:130.75:498:23Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:083.212:483.16:370.27:060.95:508:23Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:513.01:373.17:190.48:011.05:508:23Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:392.82:333.18:030.58:591.15:518:23Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:362.63:283.18:490.69:531.05:518:22Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:362.54:163.29:350.610:430.95:528:22Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon4:292.55:013.410:210.611:320.85:528:22Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue5:192.65:453.511:080.55:538:22Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:092.76:293.712:210.611:57 AM0.45:548:21Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:552.87:123.81:040.312:450.35:548:21New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:392.97:533.91:440.11:310.15:558:21New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:203.18:344.02:22-0.12:140.05:568:20New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:033.29:164.03:01-0.22:590.05:568:20New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:483.310:013.93:43-0.33:470.05:578:19Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:373.410:483.84:28-0.34:400.15:588:19Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:263.511:363.65:16-0.35:360.25:588:18Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu12:173.66:05-0.36:350.35:598:18First Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:273.41:123.76:57-0.37:370.46:008:17First Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:233.22:153.87:52-0.28:440.46:008:17First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:293.13:223.98:51-0.19:510.36:018:16First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:403.04:264.09:51-0.110:550.26:028:15Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue4:463.05:254.110:50-0.111:580.16:038:15Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:493.16:224.211:51-0.16:038:14Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:493.27:154.212:56-0.112:51-0.26:048:13Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:423.38:034.21:46-0.21:43-0.26:058:13Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:293.48:464.12:30-0.32:30-0.16:068:12Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:143.59:293.93:11-0.23:150.16:068:11Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:593.510:103.73:51-0.14:000.36:078:10Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:433.410:513.54:310.14:470.66:088:09Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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