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 4h 25m 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 - Jul 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:122.99:283.73:18-0.13:040.25:488:23Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:582.910:093.63:590.13:490.45:498:23Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:432.910:503.44:400.24:360.75:498:23Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:262.911:293.25:200.35:250.95:508:23Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:072.95:580.46:131.15:508:23Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:073.012:482.96:350.57:021.25:518:23Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:472.81:333.07:130.67:561.25:518:22Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:332.62:233.17:540.68:531.25:528:22Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:282.43:163.28:390.79:491.15:538:22Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:282.44:073.49:270.710:420.95:538:22Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat4:242.44:553.510:160.611:360.75:548:21Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun5:182.45:453.711:080.55:548:21Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:122.66:373.912:300.512:020.35:558:21Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:052.77:264.11:190.212:570.15:568:20New Moon14Tue
15Wed7:542.98:144.22:03-0.11:48-0.15:568:20New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:423.19:014.22:47-0.32:38-0.25:578:19New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:333.39:504.13:32-0.43:30-0.25:588:19Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:263.510:403.94:19-0.44:27-0.15:588:18Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:193.611:303.75:08-0.55:280.15:598:18Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:123.75:58-0.46:300.26:008:17First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:213.41:073.86:47-0.37:340.46:008:17First Quarter21Tue
22Wed1:153.12:093.87:39-0.18:430.56:018:16First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:192.83:163.98:360.19:520.66:028:15First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:322.74:183.99:340.210:560.66:038:15Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:392.75:163.910:330.311:580.56:038:14Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:412.76:123.911:330.46:048:13Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:392.87:043.912:550.412:330.46:058:13Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:292.97:483.91:410.31:240.46:068:12Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:123.08:273.82:200.32:080.46:068:11Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:533.19:043.72:550.22:470.56:078:10Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:323.29:403.63:280.33:260.66:088:09Waning 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 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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