Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 8:58 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 51m at 2:09 pm (3.4 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 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:593.010:194.04:03-0.23:540.06:107:49Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:492.911:113.94:55-0.14:480.16:097:50Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:422.95:510.15:470.36:087:51Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:063.712:402.96:500.26:510.46:077:51First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:053.61:482.97:520.38:010.46:067:52First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:163.43:063.08:570.29:150.46:057:53First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:313.34:143.39:560.110:240.36:047:54Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu4:343.35:113.610:490.011:290.16:037:55Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:323.26:033.911:40-0.16:027:56Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:253.26:524.012:29-0.112:29-0.26:017:56Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:143.27:364.11:22-0.31:14-0.26:007:57Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:593.18:174.12:07-0.31:55-0.25:597:58Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:403.08:574.02:48-0.32:340.05:587:59Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:222.99:373.83:28-0.13:130.25:578:00Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:042.810:193.64:090.13:540.55:578:01Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:482.711:013.44:520.34:390.75:568:01Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:322.611:443.25:370.55:280.95:558:02Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:162.66:220.76:191.15:548:03Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon12:283.01:052.57:080.87:121.25:548:04Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:162.92:022.67:560.88:111.35:538:05Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:132.83:052.78:450.89:121.25:528:05Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:142.73:582.99:300.710:081.05:528:06Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:072.74:423.210:130.511:000.75:518:07Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:562.75:253.510:560.411:530.45:508:08Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:442.86:093.711:420.25:508:08Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:332.86:544.012:430.112:280.05:498:09New Moon26Mon
27Tue7:212.97:404.21:30-0.21:15-0.25:498:10New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:073.08:264.32:15-0.42:01-0.35:488:11New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:553.09:144.33:01-0.42:49-0.35:488:11New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:463.010:064.23:50-0.43:40-0.25:478:12Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:413.011:014.04:44-0.34:38-0.15:478:13Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 5:33 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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