Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 9:56 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 06m at 3:14 pm (3.4 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 - Nov 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:313.85:131.46:141.26:245:08First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:002.912:273.76:121.47:131.16:255:07First Quarter2Wed
3Thu1:053.01:333.77:181.38:110.86:265:06First Quarter3Thu
4Fri2:163.32:393.88:261.09:060.56:275:05Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat3:193.63:393.99:290.79:580.26:285:04Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun4:154.04:353.910:320.310:51-0.26:295:03Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon5:104.45:314.011:320.011:42-0.46:305:02Full Moon7Mon
8Tue6:024.76:244.012:29-0.36:315:01Full Moon8Tue
9Wed6:534.97:153.912:31-0.61:21-0.46:325:00Full Moon9Wed
10Thu7:424.98:063.81:19-0.62:12-0.46:334:59Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:334.89:003.62:07-0.43:06-0.26:344:58Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:264.69:553.42:58-0.14:040.16:354:58Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:204.310:523.23:540.35:040.46:364:57Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:154.011:513.14:540.66:040.66:374:56Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue12:123.65:570.97:070.86:384:56Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:013.01:203.47:071.28:060.96:394:55Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:163.02:283.28:171.38:570.96:404:54Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:143.23:223.19:171.29:400.86:414:54Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat4:013.34:073.110:101.210:180.76:424:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun4:433.54:493.110:591.010:550.76:434:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon5:213.65:293.111:420.911:300.66:444:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue5:563.86:073.112:200.76:454:51New Moon22Tue
23Wed6:303.96:433.012:040.512:530.56:464:51New Moon23Wed
24Thu7:033.97:183.012:380.41:260.46:474:51New Moon24Thu
25Fri7:373.97:542.91:120.42:010.46:484:50New Moon25Fri
26Sat8:133.98:322.91:470.52:390.46:494:50Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:533.89:142.82:250.53:220.56:504:49Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:363.810:002.83:080.64:090.56:514:49Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:213.710:492.83:580.74:580.56:524:49Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed11:093.611:422.94:540.85:500.56:534:49First Quarter30Wed
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 6:35 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 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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