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 4h 42m at 8:29 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:082.67:233.71:220.412:530.55:498:23Full Moon1Sun
2Mon7:482.68:013.71:570.31:340.45:498:23Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:262.78:393.82:320.22:130.45:508:23Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:052.89:183.73:070.12:530.45:508:23Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:462.89:593.73:460.13:360.45:518:23Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri10:292.910:423.64:270.14:240.55:518:23Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat11:153.011:263.55:110.05:170.55:528:22Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:023.25:560.06:130.65:528:22Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:123.412:513.36:42-0.17:120.65:538:22Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:023.21:483.57:31-0.18:160.55:548:21Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:013.02:513.78:25-0.19:230.45:548:21Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:082.93:543.99:21-0.210:270.35:558:21Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:142.94:534.110:18-0.211:310.15:558:20Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:172.95:534.211:18-0.35:568:20Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:213.06:514.312:35-0.212:19-0.35:578:20New Moon15Sun
16Mon7:213.17:464.41:32-0.31:18-0.45:578:19New Moon16Mon
17Tue8:153.38:374.32:22-0.42:12-0.45:588:19New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:063.39:264.13:09-0.43:03-0.35:598:18New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:583.410:143.93:57-0.33:550.05:598:17Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri10:493.411:003.74:45-0.24:500.36:008:17Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat11:383.311:443.45:310.05:450.66:018:16Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:243.36:140.26:390.86:028:16First Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:263.11:113.36:550.47:341.16:028:15First Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:092.82:023.27:360.68:321.26:038:14First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:012.62:593.38:200.89:301.26:048:13First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:032.53:513.39:070.910:221.26:058:13First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:032.44:383.49:540.911:131.16:058:12Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat4:562.55:253.510:420.96:068:11Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:472.66:113.612:030.911:32 AM0.86:078:10Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:362.76:553.812:490.712:220.76:088:09Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:202.87:373.91:290.51:090.56:098:09Full Moon31Tue
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 11:51 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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