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 3h 49m 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 - May 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:053.112:382.56:450.86:421.16:107:49First Quarter1Mon
2Tue12:523.01:302.57:350.97:391.16:097:50First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:463.02:342.78:280.88:431.06:077:51First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:492.93:353.09:190.69:450.76:067:52First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:503.04:293.310:080.410:440.46:057:53Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat4:453.15:193.710:560.111:420.16:047:53Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun5:383.16:104.011:46-0.26:037:54Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:333.27:004.312:39-0.312:37-0.46:027:55Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:253.37:504.51:32-0.61:27-0.66:017:56Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:163.38:404.62:22-0.82:16-0.76:017:57Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:083.39:334.53:13-0.83:06-0.66:007:58Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:033.210:294.34:06-0.64:02-0.45:597:58Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:013.111:274.05:05-0.45:03-0.15:587:59Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:003.16:05-0.26:090.15:578:00Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:253.71:023.07:040.07:180.45:568:01Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:273.42:143.18:050.28:330.55:568:02Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:373.23:273.29:030.29:440.65:558:02Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:443.04:253.39:550.310:460.55:548:03Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri4:402.95:133.510:410.311:430.55:538:04Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:302.85:583.611:240.35:538:05Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:172.76:383.712:350.412:070.35:528:06Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:002.77:153.71:190.312:470.45:518:06New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:392.77:503.71:550.21:240.45:518:07New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:152.78:243.72:260.22:000.45:508:08New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:512.78:593.62:570.22:350.55:508:09New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:292.79:363.53:310.33:110.65:498:09Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat10:082.710:153.44:080.43:510.75:498:10Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:502.610:563.34:490.44:350.85:488:11Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:312.611:373.25:320.55:240.95:488:11Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:142.76:140.56:161.05:478:12First Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:193.11:012.86:580.57:110.95:478:13First Quarter31Wed
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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