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 3h 27m 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 - Nov 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:154.010:393.13:491.04:511.06:245:08Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:053.911:333.14:461.15:450.96:255:07First Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:003.85:471.16:420.86:265:06First Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:373.21:033.76:541.17:410.76:275:05First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:493.42:113.78:050.98:370.46:285:04Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:563.83:153.79:120.79:300.26:295:03Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu3:544.14:133.710:150.410:23-0.16:305:02Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri4:494.45:103.711:170.211:16-0.26:315:01Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat5:434.76:043.712:14-0.16:325:00Full Moon9Sat
10Sun6:334.86:553.612:07-0.31:05-0.26:334:59Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:214.87:443.612:55-0.31:53-0.16:344:58Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:094.68:333.41:42-0.22:420.16:354:58Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:584.49:243.32:290.13:340.36:364:57Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:484.110:173.23:200.44:280.66:374:56Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:363.811:093.04:150.85:200.86:384:55Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:243.55:121.16:120.96:394:55Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun12:033.012:133.36:101.37:031.06:404:54Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon1:062.91:103.17:131.57:521.06:414:54Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:133.02:112.98:161.58:351.06:424:53Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:043.23:042.99:101.49:140.96:434:52Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu3:473.33:502.910:001.29:520.86:444:52Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:273.54:342.910:471.010:320.76:454:51Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat5:063.75:182.911:330.811:140.66:464:51Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:463.86:002.912:140.66:474:51New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:244.06:402.912:520.46:484:50New Moon25Mon
26Tue7:034.17:193.012:360.31:300.36:494:50New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:424.18:003.01:160.22:090.26:504:49New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:254.18:463.01:570.22:530.26:514:49Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:104.09:353.02:430.33:410.26:524:49Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:593.910:283.03:360.44:320.26:534:49Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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