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 : 10:21 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 4:37 am (2.6 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 - Sep 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:264.09:394.03:140.13:340.36:347:31Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue10:114.110:253.93:550.14:240.46:357:29Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed10:594.211:133.74:410.25:180.56:357:28Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:494.25:310.36:150.76:367:26First Quarter4Thu
5Fri12:043.512:424.26:240.47:160.86:377:25First Quarter5Fri
6Sat12:593.41:434.17:210.58:220.96:387:24First Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:063.32:554.18:260.69:300.86:387:22First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:233.34:054.29:330.610:340.76:397:21Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue4:343.45:074.210:380.611:350.56:407:19Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed5:373.66:054.311:420.56:417:18Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu6:343.86:584.312:320.412:430.36:427:16Full Moon11Thu
12Fri7:254.07:454.31:210.21:360.26:427:15Full Moon12Fri
13Sat8:114.18:284.22:030.12:220.36:437:13Full Moon13Sat
14Sun8:534.29:094.02:410.13:050.46:447:12Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:344.29:493.93:180.33:490.66:457:10Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue10:154.110:303.63:560.54:330.96:457:09Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed10:564.011:123.44:360.85:201.16:467:07Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:373.811:533.25:171.06:061.46:477:06Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri12:183.76:001.36:541.56:487:04Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat12:373.11:033.66:461.57:461.76:497:03Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun1:282.91:573.57:361.68:441.76:497:01Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon2:332.93:013.58:331.79:391.66:507:00Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:403.04:003.69:301.610:281.46:516:58Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed4:343.14:503.710:241.411:151.26:526:57Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu5:223.35:373.911:161.26:526:55Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri6:083.66:234.012:000.912:080.96:536:54Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat6:523.97:074.112:430.612:580.66:546:53New Moon27Sat
28Sun6:344.26:504.21:240.412:450.45:555:51New Moon28Sun
29Mon7:174.47:324.21:040.11:300.25:565:50New Moon29Mon
30Tue8:004.68:174.11:440.02:170.25:565:48Waxing Crescent30Tue
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 7:29 am — 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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