Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 46m at 7:56 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:20 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jul 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:222.46:393.612:430.612:010.65:498:23Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:082.57:223.71:240.412:490.55:498:23New Moon2Sat
3Sun7:502.68:023.82:010.31:340.45:508:23New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:302.78:413.82:360.12:160.35:508:23New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:112.89:223.83:130.02:590.25:518:23New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:553.010:053.73:530.03:460.35:518:23Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:413.110:493.64:35-0.14:380.35:528:22Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:293.311:353.55:20-0.15:340.45:528:22Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:173.46:05-0.26:320.55:538:22First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:223.31:093.66:51-0.27:340.55:548:21First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:153.02:083.77:42-0.18:400.55:548:21First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:172.83:133.98:38-0.19:470.45:558:21First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:272.74:164.09:37-0.110:520.35:558:20Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu4:352.75:164.110:36-0.111:570.25:568:20Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:402.86:174.211:38-0.15:578:20Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:432.97:134.212:580.012:41-0.15:578:19Full Moon16Sat
17Sun7:403.18:044.21:50-0.21:38-0.25:588:19Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:313.28:514.12:36-0.22:29-0.15:598:18Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:193.39:363.93:19-0.23:180.06:008:17Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:073.310:203.74:02-0.14:070.36:008:17Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu10:543.311:013.44:440.04:590.66:018:16Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri11:383.311:413.25:240.25:500.86:028:16Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:193.36:020.46:391.06:028:15Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun12:202.91:013.36:400.57:311.26:038:14Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon1:022.71:473.27:190.78:271.36:048:13Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue1:522.52:423.28:030.99:251.36:058:13Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:552.43:383.38:531.010:191.26:058:12Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu3:572.44:303.49:441.011:111.16:068:11Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri4:532.45:193.510:350.96:078:10Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat5:462.56:083.712:040.911:28 AM0.86:088:09Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:362.76:553.812:510.712:220.66:098:09New Moon31Sun
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 10:38 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 46% 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 (46% 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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