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 2h 13m at 9:26 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 4:13 pm (3.4 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 - May 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:323.010:553.94:36-0.14:340.16:107:49Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun11:223.011:463.85:280.05:280.26:097:50Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:142.96:220.16:270.36:087:51Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue12:403.61:132.97:210.27:310.46:077:51Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:433.52:253.08:230.28:420.46:067:52Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:563.43:393.29:260.19:530.26:057:53Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:053.44:423.510:23-0.110:590.06:047:54Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:073.45:393.811:18-0.26:037:55Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:043.46:334.012:03-0.212:12-0.46:027:56Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:583.47:224.21:01-0.41:02-0.56:017:56New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:473.48:074.21:52-0.61:47-0.56:007:57New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:333.38:504.22:37-0.62:29-0.45:597:58New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:173.29:324.03:21-0.53:11-0.25:587:59New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:023.110:163.84:06-0.23:540.15:578:00Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:483.011:003.64:520.04:410.45:578:01Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:342.811:433.35:390.35:300.75:568:01Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:192.76:250.56:200.95:558:02Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:273.11:082.77:110.77:131.15:548:03First Quarter18Tue
19Wed1:152.92:072.68:010.88:111.25:548:04First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:122.83:112.78:510.89:111.15:538:05First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:152.74:042.99:370.710:061.05:528:05First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:102.74:483.110:200.610:570.85:528:06Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:582.85:303.311:020.511:470.55:518:07Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:442.86:123.611:460.35:508:08Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:302.96:543.812:360.212:300.15:508:08Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:153.07:364.01:21-0.11:130.05:498:09Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:583.08:184.12:04-0.31:56-0.25:498:10Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:423.19:024.22:46-0.42:40-0.25:488:10Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:293.19:504.13:32-0.43:26-0.25:488:11Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:193.110:414.04:22-0.44:19-0.15:478:12Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:133.111:343.95:15-0.35:170.15:478:13Waning 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 12:49 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 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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