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 4h 02m 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 - Aug 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:453.15:244.310:53-0.111:570.06:098:08Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:483.26:234.411:55-0.36:108:07Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:513.47:214.612:57-0.312:56-0.56:118:06Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:483.78:144.61:51-0.61:53-0.66:118:05Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:423.89:064.52:40-0.72:48-0.66:128:04Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:363.99:584.33:29-0.73:43-0.46:138:03Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:314.010:504.14:20-0.64:42-0.16:148:02Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:253.911:413.75:11-0.45:430.26:158:01Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:173.96:02-0.16:430.56:158:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:303.41:103.76:510.27:460.86:167:59Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:243.12:113.67:420.58:521.06:177:58Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:272.93:153.68:360.79:541.16:187:57Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:362.84:123.59:300.910:491.16:197:56Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri4:342.85:023.610:211.011:411.16:197:54Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:252.85:483.611:111.06:207:53Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:142.96:313.712:290.912:001.06:217:52Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:573.07:103.81:090.812:460.96:227:51New Moon17Mon
18Tue7:363.27:463.81:410.71:260.86:237:50New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:123.38:203.82:110.52:040.76:237:48New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:473.48:543.82:410.42:400.76:247:47New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:223.59:293.73:120.43:190.76:257:46Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:003.610:073.63:460.44:010.86:267:45Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:393.610:473.54:240.54:470.96:277:43Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:213.711:293.45:050.55:370.96:277:42Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:053.85:490.66:291.06:287:41First Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:153.312:543.96:370.67:261.06:297:39First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:083.21:523.97:310.68:301.06:307:38First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:113.13:004.08:320.69:350.86:317:37First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:233.14:064.29:360.510:380.66:317:35Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun4:323.35:094.310:390.311:390.36:327:34Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon5:363.56:094.511:440.16:337:32Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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