Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 7:56 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 23m at 1:13 pm (3.6 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 - Mar 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:262.710:503.14:350.34:320.26:335:57Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:052.511:312.95:190.55:140.46:315:58First Quarter2Thu
3Fri11:472.36:070.85:590.66:305:59First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:192.812:402.17:030.96:520.86:296:00First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:222.71:502.18:081.07:530.86:276:01First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:352.73:012.19:090.98:530.76:266:01Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue3:352.93:572.310:040.89:500.46:256:02Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:263.04:482.510:530.510:440.26:236:03Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:133.25:342.811:360.211:37-0.16:226:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:563.46:173.212:15-0.26:206:05Full Moon10Fri
11Sat6:373.56:583.512:24-0.412:51-0.56:196:06Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:163.57:393.71:09-0.71:28-0.76:186:07Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:573.58:223.91:53-0.82:06-0.86:166:08Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:413.39:083.92:40-0.72:48-0.76:156:09Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:283.29:583.93:31-0.63:36-0.66:136:09Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:173.010:503.84:26-0.34:28-0.46:126:10Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:102.811:483.65:250.05:25-0.16:106:11Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:092.66:290.26:300.16:096:12Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:573.41:272.57:420.47:440.26:086:13Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:213.32:522.68:540.48:590.26:066:14Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue3:333.34:012.89:570.310:080.06:056:15Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:343.44:593.110:550.111:11-0.16:036:15Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:273.45:503.311:44-0.16:026:16Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:133.46:333.512:06-0.312:25-0.26:006:17New Moon24Fri
25Sat6:533.47:113.612:51-0.41:00-0.35:596:18New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:293.37:463.71:30-0.31:32-0.35:576:19New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:043.28:213.62:07-0.22:03-0.25:566:20New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:403.08:563.52:42-0.12:360.05:556:20Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:172.99:333.43:200.13:110.35:536:21Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:552.710:113.34:000.43:510.55:526:22Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:352.610:523.14:420.64:340.75:506:23Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 4:34 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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