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 5h 36m 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 - Oct 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:382.93:013.58:291.79:331.65:575:47Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:363.03:513.69:261.710:191.55:585:46Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:233.24:353.610:171.610:581.35:595:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:053.45:163.711:051.411:331.15:595:43Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:433.65:533.711:481.26:005:42Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:183.86:283.712:040.912:271.16:015:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue6:504.07:013.712:340.81:020.96:025:39Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:224.17:353.61:050.71:380.96:035:37Full Moon8Wed
9Thu7:564.28:113.51:360.72:160.96:045:36Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:334.38:513.42:100.72:570.96:045:35Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:144.29:343.32:490.83:451.06:055:33Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:004.210:223.23:340.94:371.26:065:32Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:504.111:143.14:251.15:331.36:075:30Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue11:454.05:231.16:351.36:085:29Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:153.012:504.06:281.27:421.26:095:28Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:313.12:054.07:401.18:451.06:105:26Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:483.43:134.08:510.99:420.76:115:25Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:523.74:124.19:570.710:350.46:115:24Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun4:494.15:084.111:010.411:260.16:125:23Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:424.46:004.112:000.26:135:21New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:314.76:494.012:13-0.112:530.06:145:20New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:164.87:343.812:56-0.11:410.06:155:19New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:014.88:203.71:370.02:280.26:165:18Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:464.69:073.42:190.33:170.56:175:16Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:334.49:553.23:040.64:080.86:185:15Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:214.110:443.13:531.05:011.16:195:14Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:083.811:352.94:461.35:551.36:205:13First Quarter27Mon
28Tue11:593.65:411.66:531.56:215:12First Quarter28Tue
29Wed12:352.81:003.46:421.77:531.56:225:11First Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:542.82:083.37:481.88:431.46:235:10First Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:573.03:033.38:491.79:241.36:245:08Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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