Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 9:26 am (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 3:37 am (2.5 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 - Sep 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:543.04:263.89:461.111:021.16:337:31Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:533.05:193.810:431.111:551.16:347:30Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:463.16:063.811:381.16:357:29Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:333.26:493.812:421.012:281.16:367:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:133.47:253.81:200.91:111.06:377:26New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:503.57:593.81:510.81:470.96:377:24New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:233.68:313.82:180.72:210.96:387:23New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:563.79:033.82:460.62:550.96:397:21New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:303.79:373.63:150.73:321.06:407:20Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:063.810:143.53:480.84:131.16:407:18Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:433.810:523.44:230.94:571.26:417:17Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:233.811:333.25:031.05:441.36:427:15Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:053.85:461.16:351.36:437:14First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:183.112:533.96:341.17:301.36:447:13First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:103.11:513.97:281.18:321.36:447:11First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:143.02:584.08:311.19:361.16:457:10First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:263.24:054.19:360.910:360.86:467:08Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:333.45:064.310:400.611:340.56:477:07Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:353.76:044.511:440.36:477:05Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:344.17:004.612:300.112:460.06:487:04Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:284.47:524.61:22-0.21:42-0.26:497:02Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:194.68:424.52:09-0.42:35-0.36:507:01Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:094.79:324.32:54-0.43:28-0.16:516:59Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:014.710:234.13:41-0.24:240.16:516:58Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:534.611:153.84:300.15:230.46:526:56Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:454.411:083.54:220.45:230.85:535:55Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:374.25:160.86:251.15:545:53Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:033.212:373.96:131.17:321.35:545:52Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:133.11:483.77:171.48:351.45:555:50Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:303.12:553.78:231.59:301.45:565:49Third 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 6:31 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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