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 5h 51m 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 - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:544.16:134.212:050.45:575:47New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:414.36:574.112:310.212:550.35:585:46New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:244.57:394.01:100.21:400.45:595:44New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:054.58:193.81:470.32:240.56:005:43New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:464.49:013.62:230.53:080.76:005:41Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:274.29:433.33:010.83:541.06:015:40Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:094.110:263.13:421.14:421.36:025:38Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:513.911:103.04:271.45:301.56:035:37First Quarter8Tue
9Wed11:363.711:592.85:141.66:221.76:045:36First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:293.56:061.87:211.86:055:34First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:032.81:343.47:061.98:201.76:055:33First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:202.82:393.58:091.99:091.66:065:31First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:183.03:313.69:061.79:521.46:075:30Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:043.24:163.79:581.510:331.16:085:29Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:473.54:593.710:491.211:130.86:095:27Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:283.85:423.811:380.911:520.66:105:26Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:074.16:233.812:240.66:115:25Full Moon17Thu
18Fri6:474.47:033.812:300.31:070.46:125:23Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:274.57:453.71:080.21:500.36:135:22Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:104.68:303.61:480.22:370.46:135:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:574.69:203.52:310.23:290.56:145:20Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:484.510:143.33:210.44:260.76:155:18Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:434.411:113.24:170.65:270.86:165:17Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu11:414.25:190.86:320.96:175:16Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:163.212:494.06:271.07:410.96:185:15Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:363.22:073.97:421.08:450.86:195:14Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:543.43:163.88:550.99:410.76:205:13Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:553.74:133.810:000.810:320.56:215:11Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:493.95:053.811:020.611:190.36:225:10Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:374.25:533.711:580.56:235:09New Moon30Wed
31Thu6:214.36:363.612:020.312:450.46:245:08New 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 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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