Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 28m at 7:00 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:32 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Oct 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:182.91:513.57:181.88:391.75:575:47Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:342.92:543.58:221.89:261.65:585:46Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed3:303.13:423.59:171.710:071.55:595:44Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu4:153.34:253.610:071.610:441.35:595:43Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri4:563.55:053.610:561.411:201.16:005:42Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:353.75:443.611:411.111:540.96:015:40New Moon6Sat
7Sun6:114.06:203.712:220.96:025:39New Moon7Sun
8Mon6:454.26:563.612:270.71:010.86:035:37New Moon8Mon
9Tue7:214.37:333.61:010.61:390.76:045:36New Moon9Tue
10Wed7:584.48:123.51:360.62:200.76:045:34Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:404.48:563.42:140.63:050.86:055:33Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri9:264.49:443.32:570.73:560.96:065:32Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat10:164.310:363.23:480.84:521.06:075:30Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun11:104.211:333.24:451.05:511.16:085:29First Quarter14Sun
15Mon12:094.15:481.16:541.16:095:28First Quarter15Mon
16Tue12:403.21:194.06:571.18:001.06:105:26First Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:013.32:323.98:111.08:590.76:115:25Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu3:123.63:343.99:200.99:530.56:115:24Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri4:114.04:314.010:250.610:440.36:125:22Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat5:054.35:243.911:270.411:340.16:135:21Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun5:554.56:143.912:210.26:145:20Full Moon21Sun
22Mon6:414.77:003.812:190.01:090.26:155:19Full Moon22Mon
23Tue7:244.77:443.71:010.11:530.36:165:18Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:074.68:273.51:420.22:370.56:175:16Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu8:504.49:133.32:220.53:240.76:185:15Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:354.19:593.23:060.84:131.06:195:14Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat10:203.910:473.03:541.15:031.26:205:13Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun11:053.711:362.94:451.45:531.46:215:12Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon11:523.55:371.66:461.56:225:11Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue12:332.912:473.36:341.87:401.56:235:10Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:442.91:503.27:371.88:271.46:245:08Third Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8651605)

Common Questions About Kitty Hawk, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Kitty Hawk, NC today?

Slack tide in Kitty Hawk, NC is approximately 9:46 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (36% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA