Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 03m at 10:21 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:362.97:483.71:480.21:240.35:468:13New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:122.98:213.72:190.11:590.35:468:14New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:482.98:553.62:500.12:340.35:468:15New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:252.89:313.63:230.13:110.45:468:15New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:042.810:103.54:000.23:500.55:458:16Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:452.810:503.44:410.24:350.65:458:16Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat11:262.811:323.35:230.35:230.75:458:17Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun12:092.86:070.36:140.85:458:18Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:163.212:562.96:520.37:090.75:458:18First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:053.21:513.17:420.28:090.65:458:19First Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:023.12:533.38:350.19:130.45:458:19First Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:063.03:533.69:29-0.110:140.25:458:19Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri4:093.14:503.910:24-0.311:16-0.25:458:20Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:093.25:464.211:19-0.55:458:20Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:103.26:434.412:17-0.512:17-0.75:458:21Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:093.47:384.61:16-0.81:14-0.85:458:21Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:053.48:304.62:09-1.02:08-0.95:458:21Full Moon17Tue
18Wed9:003.59:234.53:00-1.03:01-0.85:458:22Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:563.410:174.23:53-0.93:56-0.55:458:22Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:533.411:124.04:49-0.74:57-0.25:458:22Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat11:493.45:44-0.55:590.15:458:22Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:043.712:443.36:37-0.37:010.45:468:23Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:563.31:443.27:290.08:070.65:468:23Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:543.02:493.28:220.29:140.75:468:23Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:582.83:483.39:120.310:120.85:468:23Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:582.74:363.39:580.411:060.75:478:23Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:492.65:203.410:410.511:570.65:478:23Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:372.66:023.511:240.55:488:23Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:242.76:423.612:430.512:090.55:488:23Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:072.77:203.61:220.412:520.45:488:23New Moon30Mon
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 1:42 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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