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 5h 28m 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 - Aug 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:113.210:163.54:010.34:060.86:098:08Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun10:503.210:533.34:350.44:501.06:108:07Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:273.311:293.15:100.55:351.16:108:07Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:043.35:460.66:211.36:118:06Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:072.912:423.36:230.87:101.36:128:05Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:482.71:273.37:040.98:051.46:138:04Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:372.62:213.47:501.09:041.36:148:03Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:392.53:223.58:441.010:021.26:148:02Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:442.54:203.79:420.910:591.06:158:01Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon4:442.65:163.910:390.711:570.76:167:59Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:422.86:124.111:380.46:177:58Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:403.17:054.312:500.412:380.26:187:57New Moon12Wed
13Thu7:333.47:544.41:380.01:33-0.16:187:56New Moon13Thu
14Fri8:233.78:424.42:22-0.32:25-0.36:197:55New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:133.99:304.33:06-0.43:18-0.36:207:54Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:044.110:204.13:51-0.54:14-0.16:217:53Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:574.211:113.84:39-0.45:140.16:217:51Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:504.35:29-0.26:160.46:227:50Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:023.512:444.26:200.07:190.66:237:49First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:563.11:454.17:140.38:290.86:247:48First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:022.92:563.98:150.69:391.06:257:46First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:212.84:053.99:210.810:431.06:257:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun4:322.85:063.810:250.911:431.06:267:44Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:332.96:013.811:270.96:277:43Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue6:273.16:493.912:370.912:250.96:287:41Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:133.27:293.91:210.81:140.86:297:40Full Moon26Wed
27Thu7:533.48:043.81:550.71:540.86:297:39Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:283.58:373.82:250.62:290.86:307:37Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:013.69:093.72:520.53:030.96:317:36Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:353.69:423.53:200.63:391.06:327:34Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon10:103.710:183.43:500.74:181.16:337:33Waning Gibbous31Mon
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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