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 4h 30m 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 - Aug 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:073.11:583.87:290.18:350.76:098:08First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:092.83:033.78:240.49:420.86:108:07First Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:222.64:053.79:210.610:430.96:118:06Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon4:272.64:593.710:160.811:400.96:118:05Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue5:242.65:513.711:110.86:128:04Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed6:172.76:383.712:340.912:060.86:138:03Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu7:032.87:193.71:180.712:550.86:148:02Full Moon7Thu
8Fri7:432.97:563.71:530.61:350.76:148:01Full Moon8Fri
9Sat8:193.18:293.72:230.52:110.76:158:00Full Moon9Sat
10Sun8:543.19:023.72:520.52:460.76:167:59Full Moon10Sun
11Mon9:293.29:363.63:210.43:220.86:177:58Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue10:053.310:113.53:520.54:020.96:187:57Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed10:423.410:473.34:260.54:461.06:187:56Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu11:193.511:253.25:020.65:321.16:197:55Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri11:573.55:400.76:211.26:207:53Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat12:063.012:403.66:210.77:141.26:217:52Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:512.91:313.77:080.88:131.26:227:51Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:482.82:333.88:030.89:181.16:227:50Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:562.73:403.99:050.710:210.96:237:49Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed4:062.94:444.110:090.511:230.76:247:47Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu5:113.15:454.311:130.36:257:46Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:153.36:454.512:240.312:170.06:267:45New Moon22Fri
23Sat7:143.77:394.61:180.01:18-0.26:267:44New Moon23Sat
24Sun8:084.08:294.52:06-0.32:13-0.36:277:42New Moon24Sun
25Mon8:594.29:194.42:52-0.43:07-0.36:287:41New Moon25Mon
26Tue9:514.310:094.13:38-0.44:03-0.16:297:40Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed10:444.410:593.84:25-0.35:020.26:307:38Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:354.311:493.55:140.06:020.56:307:37Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:264.26:040.37:030.86:317:35First Quarter29Fri
30Sat12:403.21:214.06:550.78:081.16:327:34First Quarter30Sat
31Sun1:382.92:273.87:511.09:151.36:337:33First Quarter31Sun
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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