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 38m at 6:47 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:203.95:394.011:330.611:540.45:575:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:084.26:244.012:260.55:585:45Full Moon2Mon
3Tue6:504.37:043.912:340.31:100.55:595:44Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:284.47:433.71:100.31:500.66:005:43Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:064.48:213.61:440.52:300.76:005:41Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:434.39:003.42:180.73:101.06:015:40Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat9:224.19:423.22:551.03:531.26:025:38Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:033.910:253.13:351.24:391.46:035:37Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:453.711:092.94:201.55:261.66:045:36Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue11:303.611:582.85:091.76:181.86:055:34Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:213.56:011.87:171.86:065:33Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:012.81:243.47:001.98:131.76:065:31Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:132.92:283.58:031.89:001.56:075:30Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:113.13:203.59:011.69:431.36:085:29Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun3:573.44:073.69:551.310:241.06:095:27Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon4:413.74:523.710:481.011:060.76:105:26Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:244.15:373.811:390.711:480.46:115:25New Moon17Tue
18Wed6:074.46:223.812:280.46:125:23New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:504.67:063.812:300.21:130.26:135:22New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:344.87:523.71:120.12:000.26:135:21New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:214.88:413.61:550.12:500.36:145:20Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:134.79:353.42:430.23:460.56:155:18Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:084.510:323.33:380.44:460.76:165:17Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:064.311:333.24:400.75:490.86:175:16First Quarter24Tue
25Wed12:094.15:470.96:550.96:185:15First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:463.21:223.97:001.08:020.96:195:14First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:103.32:363.88:171.09:000.86:205:13Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat3:183.63:363.79:261.09:510.66:215:11Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun4:133.84:283.610:280.910:380.56:225:10Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:024.05:173.511:260.711:220.56:235:09Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:474.26:013.512:150.66:245:08Full Moon31Tue
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 10:00 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 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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