Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 10:49 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:37 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Apr 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:362.91:122.47:210.97:191.05:496:24First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:422.82:232.48:201.08:201.05:476:25First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:482.83:222.69:130.99:150.85:466:25Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat3:432.94:112.810:010.710:080.65:456:26Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun4:313.14:563.010:470.510:590.35:436:27Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon5:163.25:393.311:300.211:480.05:426:28Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue5:593.36:193.512:090.05:406:29Full Moon7Tue
8Wed6:393.46:593.812:32-0.312:47-0.35:396:30Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:193.57:393.91:14-0.51:26-0.45:386:30Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:003.58:224.01:57-0.62:06-0.55:366:31Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:443.49:094.02:43-0.62:50-0.45:356:32Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:333.39:594.03:34-0.43:39-0.35:336:33Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:243.210:513.94:29-0.34:34-0.15:326:34Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:183.011:483.75:26-0.15:330.15:316:35Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:182.96:280.16:380.25:296:36Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:553.51:342.97:350.27:510.35:286:36Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:123.42:523.18:410.29:020.25:276:37Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:233.43:563.39:410.110:080.05:256:38Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:233.54:533.510:38-0.111:11-0.15:246:39Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:193.55:443.711:30-0.25:236:40Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue6:083.56:293.912:07-0.312:15-0.35:226:41New Moon21Tue
22Wed6:523.57:103.912:53-0.412:55-0.35:206:41New Moon22Wed
23Thu7:323.47:483.91:34-0.41:31-0.25:196:42New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:113.38:253.82:13-0.32:07-0.15:186:43New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:513.19:043.72:52-0.12:440.25:176:44Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:313.010:433.54:320.14:240.46:157:45Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:132.911:243.35:150.45:080.76:147:46Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:552.75:580.65:540.96:137:47Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:053.212:392.66:430.76:431.16:127:47First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:503.01:302.67:320.97:371.16:117:48First Quarter30Thu
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 1:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 Gibbous (73% 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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