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 44m 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 - Oct 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:094.19:233.22:431.03:321.25:575:48Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:514.010:063.13:231.14:191.35:585:46Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:364.010:533.14:101.25:101.45:585:45First Quarter3Thu
4Fri11:253.911:453.05:021.36:051.45:595:43First Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:213.96:001.37:061.36:005:42First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:493.11:283.97:071.38:081.16:015:40First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:043.32:374.08:161.19:050.86:025:39Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue3:123.63:384.19:220.89:590.56:035:38Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed4:124.04:354.210:260.510:520.16:035:36Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:084.45:304.211:280.211:43-0.16:045:35Full Moon10Thu
11Fri6:014.76:234.212:250.06:055:33Full Moon11Fri
12Sat6:514.97:134.112:32-0.31:17-0.16:065:32Full Moon12Sat
13Sun7:405.08:024.01:18-0.32:07-0.16:075:31Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:294.98:533.82:04-0.13:000.26:085:29Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:214.79:463.62:520.23:560.56:095:28Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:144.410:393.43:460.54:540.86:095:27Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:074.111:353.24:430.95:541.16:105:25Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri12:023.85:431.26:561.36:115:24Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat12:393.11:083.66:481.57:581.46:125:23Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:573.12:173.47:571.68:511.46:135:22Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:003.23:123.48:591.69:341.36:145:20Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue3:493.43:573.49:511.510:121.26:155:19Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed4:313.54:383.410:401.410:481.16:165:18Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu5:093.75:183.411:241.211:220.96:175:17Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:463.95:563.412:041.06:185:15New Moon25Fri
26Sat6:204.06:323.412:400.96:195:14New Moon26Sat
27Sun6:534.17:063.312:300.71:140.86:205:13New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:274.27:423.31:040.71:490.76:205:12New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:044.28:203.21:390.72:280.86:215:11Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:444.29:023.12:160.83:110.96:225:10Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:284.19:483.12:590.93:590.96:235:09Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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