Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 24m at 8:58 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:23 am (2.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - May 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:553.01:282.47:360.97:381.26:107:49Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:512.92:322.58:310.98:411.16:097:50Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:552.93:362.79:230.89:420.96:087:51Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:553.04:283.010:120.610:390.66:067:52Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun4:473.15:173.410:580.311:350.36:057:52Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:383.26:053.711:450.06:047:53Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:283.26:524.112:30-0.112:33-0.36:037:54New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:183.37:394.31:22-0.41:20-0.56:027:55New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:063.38:274.52:10-0.72:05-0.66:027:56New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:553.39:164.52:59-0.72:52-0.66:017:57New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:473.210:094.33:50-0.73:43-0.46:007:58Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:423.111:054.14:46-0.54:41-0.25:597:58Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:403.15:46-0.25:430.05:587:59Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:033.912:403.06:470.06:500.35:578:00First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:043.61:503.07:510.18:020.45:568:01First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:153.33:073.18:540.29:170.55:568:02First Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:303.24:123.39:510.210:240.45:558:02First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:313.15:063.510:420.211:260.45:548:03Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:243.05:543.611:290.25:538:04Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:132.96:373.712:220.312:130.25:538:05Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:572.97:163.81:100.212:530.25:528:06Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:372.87:523.81:500.11:300.25:518:06Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:142.88:263.82:240.12:030.35:518:07Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:492.89:003.72:560.12:370.45:508:08Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:262.79:373.63:290.23:120.55:508:09Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:062.710:163.54:060.33:510.75:498:09Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:472.610:573.34:470.44:340.95:498:10Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:282.611:393.25:310.55:221.05:488:11Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:112.66:140.66:121.15:488:11Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:223.112:572.66:590.67:051.15:478:12Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:083.01:512.77:460.68:051.05:478:13Third Quarter31Fri
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 11:40 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (55% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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