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 5h 46m 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 - Aug 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:152.74:054.09:260.210:410.56:098:08Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed4:262.85:094.210:300.111:470.36:108:07Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:333.06:114.311:360.06:118:06Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:383.27:094.412:480.012:41-0.16:128:05Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:363.48:014.41:41-0.21:40-0.36:128:04Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:293.68:504.32:28-0.42:33-0.36:138:03Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:193.89:364.13:12-0.43:25-0.16:148:02Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:083.810:223.83:55-0.34:180.26:158:01Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed10:563.811:073.54:39-0.15:130.56:168:00Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:423.811:503.25:220.16:070.86:167:59Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:263.76:040.47:001.16:177:58Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:332.91:123.56:460.77:581.36:187:57Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:202.72:063.47:321.08:591.46:197:55Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon2:212.53:093.48:241.29:581.46:207:54Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:332.54:083.49:191.310:511.46:207:53Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed4:332.64:593.510:131.311:421.36:217:52Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:252.75:473.611:051.26:227:51Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:142.86:313.712:291.111:57 AM1.06:237:50Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:583.07:113.81:070.912:460.96:247:48New Moon19Sat
20Sun7:373.27:473.91:390.61:290.76:247:47New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:143.48:223.92:100.42:100.66:257:46New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:503.68:593.82:410.32:510.56:267:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:293.89:373.73:150.23:350.56:277:43Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu10:114.010:193.63:520.24:230.66:277:42Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:554.111:043.44:330.25:150.76:287:41Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:424.111:523.25:190.36:100.86:297:39Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:334.16:090.47:091.06:307:38First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:453.11:324.07:040.68:151.06:317:36First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:492.92:434.08:080.79:261.06:317:35First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:072.93:574.19:170.710:320.96:327:34Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu4:233.15:024.210:260.611:350.76:337:32Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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