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 3h 18m 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 - Jul 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:082.83:543.69:270.110:190.45:498:23Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:092.94:493.910:20-0.111:180.15:498:23Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:083.05:454.111:15-0.35:508:23Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:083.16:414.412:18-0.312:13-0.55:508:23Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:073.27:364.51:15-0.61:11-0.75:518:23Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:033.48:294.62:08-0.82:06-0.85:518:23Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:583.59:224.52:58-0.93:00-0.75:528:22Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:543.510:174.33:51-0.93:57-0.65:528:22Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:523.611:114.04:45-0.84:58-0.35:538:22Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri11:483.65:41-0.66:020.05:538:22Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:053.712:453.66:34-0.47:060.25:548:21Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:593.41:463.57:27-0.28:140.55:558:21Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:593.12:523.58:210.19:220.65:558:20Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:062.83:533.59:150.210:230.65:568:20Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:092.74:453.510:050.411:200.75:578:20Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu5:032.75:333.610:530.55:578:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:542.76:183.612:140.611:41 AM0.55:588:19Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:422.76:593.61:010.512:280.55:598:18Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:242.87:363.71:390.41:110.55:598:18New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:022.98:113.72:110.31:490.56:008:17New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:393.08:463.72:410.22:250.56:018:16New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:153.09:213.63:120.23:020.56:018:16New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:533.09:573.53:450.23:410.66:028:15Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:323.110:353.44:220.34:250.76:038:14Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:113.111:143.35:000.35:110.86:048:14Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:513.211:553.25:400.36:010.96:048:13Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:343.36:220.46:530.96:058:12First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:393.11:233.57:070.37:500.96:068:11First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:323.02:213.67:580.38:520.76:078:11First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:342.93:243.88:550.29:540.56:088:10Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:412.94:244.09:530.110:550.36:088:09Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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