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 2h 07m at 6:04 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:353.04:012.99:540.610:100.55:486:24Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu4:263.04:493.010:420.511:040.45:476:25Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:113.05:313.211:240.411:500.35:456:26Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:513.06:093.411:590.35:446:27Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:263.06:423.512:280.212:290.25:436:27Full Moon5Sun
6Mon6:593.07:133.61:000.112:580.15:416:28Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:303.07:453.61:310.01:270.25:406:29Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:033.08:183.62:020.01:580.25:386:30Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:372.98:533.52:370.12:320.35:376:31Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:142.89:323.53:150.23:100.55:366:32Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:542.710:143.43:580.43:530.65:346:32Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:362.710:593.34:440.54:420.75:336:33Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:232.611:493.35:340.65:360.75:326:34Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:172.76:280.66:370.75:306:35Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed12:493.21:242.87:260.57:440.55:296:36Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:573.22:343.18:250.38:510.35:286:37Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri3:023.33:353.49:210.09:540.05:266:37Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:023.44:323.810:15-0.310:57-0.45:256:38Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:003.55:284.211:09-0.611:57-0.75:246:39Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon5:563.66:214.412:02-0.85:226:40New Moon20Mon
21Tue6:493.67:114.612:51-0.912:51-0.95:216:41New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:393.68:014.51:41-1.01:40-0.95:206:42New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:313.58:534.42:32-0.92:29-0.65:196:43Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:243.39:474.13:27-0.63:23-0.35:176:43Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:193.210:413.84:24-0.34:220.05:166:44Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:143.06:210.16:230.46:157:45First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:353.51:132.97:200.37:270.66:147:46First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:363.22:242.98:200.58:380.86:137:47First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:472.93:332.99:170.69:450.96:127:48First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:512.84:273.110:060.710:410.86:107:49Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 9:15 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 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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