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 1h 07m at 7:34 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:413.86:032.712:16-0.57:045:28Full Moon1Sun
2Mon6:334.06:563.012:05-1.01:03-0.97:035:29Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:224.17:463.212:59-1.21:48-1.17:025:30Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:114.08:383.41:51-1.32:34-1.27:015:31Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:003.89:313.52:44-1.23:21-1.27:005:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:503.610:243.63:41-1.04:11-1.16:595:34Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:393.211:173.54:42-0.75:01-0.96:595:35Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:302.85:43-0.35:52-0.66:585:36Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:143.412:262.56:490.06:48-0.36:575:37Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:213.21:382.38:010.27:51-0.16:565:38Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:353.12:562.29:110.48:560.16:555:39Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu3:413.14:022.210:150.49:580.16:545:40Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri4:393.14:592.311:140.310:580.16:535:41Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat5:313.25:492.412:040.26:525:42Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:143.26:302.612:420.06:505:43New Moon15Sun
16Mon6:513.37:062.712:32-0.11:13-0.16:495:44New Moon16Mon
17Tue7:233.37:392.81:07-0.21:41-0.26:485:45New Moon17Tue
18Wed7:543.28:122.91:39-0.22:07-0.26:475:46New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:253.18:462.92:12-0.12:36-0.26:465:47Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:583.09:203.02:480.03:07-0.16:455:48Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat9:322.89:563.03:270.23:410.06:445:49Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:082.710:333.04:100.34:170.16:425:50Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:462.511:133.04:550.44:570.26:415:51Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:272.45:440.65:420.36:405:52First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:003.012:172.26:390.66:350.36:395:53First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:593.01:222.27:440.67:380.26:375:54First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:113.12:362.38:510.58:440.06:365:55Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:193.33:432.59:540.39:48-0.26:355:55Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 10:51 am — 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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