Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 7:00 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 00m at 12:26 pm (3.7 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 - Sep 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:073.810:133.33:450.74:151.16:337:32Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:433.810:513.24:190.84:591.26:347:30Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:223.811:303.04:571.05:451.36:357:29Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:043.75:401.16:341.46:367:27First Quarter4Wed
5Thu12:142.912:513.76:271.27:291.56:367:26First Quarter5Thu
6Fri1:042.91:483.77:221.28:311.46:377:24First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:082.92:563.88:251.19:341.26:387:23First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:213.04:024.09:311.010:330.96:397:22Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:283.35:014.210:350.711:290.66:407:20Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:293.65:584.311:380.46:407:19Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:274.06:534.412:230.212:400.16:417:17Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:224.47:444.51:13-0.21:37-0.26:427:16Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:124.68:334.41:59-0.42:30-0.36:437:14Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:024.89:224.22:44-0.53:22-0.26:437:13Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun9:534.810:143.93:30-0.34:180.16:447:11Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:454.711:073.74:19-0.15:170.46:457:10Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:394.55:130.36:180.76:467:08Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:003.412:344.26:090.77:211.16:467:07Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:573.21:363.97:081.08:301.36:477:05Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:073.02:523.78:151.39:361.46:487:04Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:283.04:003.79:251.410:321.46:497:02Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun4:313.14:533.610:261.411:211.36:507:01Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon5:223.35:393.611:211.46:506:59Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue6:073.56:193.712:041.212:111.36:516:58Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:463.66:563.712:411.112:541.26:526:56New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:223.87:303.71:110.91:301.16:536:55New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:543.98:023.61:390.82:041.06:546:53New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:254.08:343.62:070.82:370.96:546:52New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:574.18:083.51:360.82:111.05:555:51New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:324.18:443.32:080.92:491.15:565:49Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 3:43 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.

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