Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 48m at 9:56 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:37 am (2.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Mar 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:053.75:263.011:32-0.411:35-0.86:335:56Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:593.96:203.312:23-0.86:325:57New Moon2Wed
3Thu6:504.07:113.612:31-1.11:09-1.16:315:58New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:384.18:003.81:22-1.31:54-1.26:295:59New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:264.08:513.92:14-1.32:40-1.26:286:00Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:163.79:443.93:08-1.13:29-1.16:276:01Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:083.510:373.84:06-0.84:20-0.86:256:02Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:593.111:313.65:06-0.55:13-0.56:246:03First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:532.86:08-0.16:09-0.26:236:04First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:323.412:592.67:180.27:130.16:216:05First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:473.22:202.58:300.48:220.36:206:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:033.13:302.59:350.59:280.36:186:06Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun4:053.14:282.610:340.410:290.36:176:07Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:583.15:182.711:270.411:240.26:166:08Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:443.26:022.912:090.26:146:09Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:233.26:393.012:090.112:430.16:136:10Full Moon16Wed
17Thu6:563.37:123.212:450.01:110.06:116:11Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:273.37:443.21:17-0.11:37-0.16:106:12Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:583.28:163.31:49-0.12:040.06:086:12Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:303.18:493.32:220.02:340.06:076:13Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:043.09:253.32:590.13:070.26:056:14Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:402.810:023.33:390.23:440.36:046:15Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:182.710:423.24:230.44:250.46:036:16Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:582.611:263.25:090.55:100.56:016:17Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri11:452.56:000.66:010.66:006:18Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat12:193.212:422.56:590.77:010.55:586:18Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:243.21:522.58:030.68:080.45:576:19Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:353.33:032.79:050.49:130.15:556:20Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue3:393.54:053.010:040.110:17-0.25:546:21Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed4:393.75:043.411:01-0.311:19-0.65:526:22Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:363.96:003.811:54-0.75:516:23New Moon31Thu
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 12:46 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 65% 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 First Quarter (65% 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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