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 : 7:34 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 07m at 1:20 am (2.7 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 - Nov 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:503.911:192.94:271.25:351.26:245:08Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon11:433.85:251.36:321.26:255:07Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:192.912:433.76:291.37:321.06:265:06Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:313.11:523.77:391.18:290.76:275:05Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:413.42:573.78:480.99:220.46:285:04Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri3:403.83:553.89:520.610:130.16:295:03Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat4:354.24:513.810:540.211:04-0.26:305:02Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:284.65:463.811:54-0.111:55-0.46:315:01New Moon8Sun
9Mon6:194.86:393.712:48-0.36:325:00New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:084.97:293.612:43-0.41:38-0.36:334:59New Moon10Tue
11Wed7:564.88:193.51:30-0.32:28-0.16:344:58Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:474.69:113.32:17-0.13:210.16:354:58Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri9:394.310:063.13:090.34:180.46:364:57Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat10:334.011:013.04:060.65:150.76:374:56Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun11:253.711:592.95:070.96:120.96:384:56First Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:213.46:101.27:111.06:394:55First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:102.91:253.27:191.48:051.06:404:54First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:223.02:273.18:261.48:501.06:414:54First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:163.13:173.09:221.49:280.96:424:53Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri3:583.34:013.010:121.310:030.86:434:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat4:373.54:432.911:001.110:400.76:444:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:143.65:252.911:430.911:180.66:454:51Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:493.86:052.912:210.76:464:51Full Moon23Mon
24Tue6:243.96:432.912:560.56:474:51Full Moon24Tue
25Wed7:004.07:192.912:330.41:300.46:484:50Full Moon25Wed
26Thu7:364.07:572.81:100.42:070.46:494:50Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:153.98:392.81:480.42:480.56:504:49Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:583.99:252.82:300.53:340.56:514:49Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:453.810:152.83:170.54:240.56:524:49Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:333.711:072.94:130.65:150.56:534:49Waning Gibbous30Mon
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 4:27 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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