Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:04 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 27m at 11:49 pm (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (27% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Aug 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:312.96:564.012:400.512:280.46:098:08Full Moon1Sat
2Sun7:203.27:414.11:240.21:200.16:108:07Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:063.48:244.22:05-0.12:08-0.16:118:06Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:513.79:084.12:45-0.42:57-0.16:128:05Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:393.99:554.03:27-0.53:48-0.16:138:04Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:294.010:443.84:13-0.54:440.16:138:03Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:204.111:343.65:01-0.45:430.26:148:02Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:124.15:52-0.26:430.46:158:01Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:263.31:094.06:450.07:480.66:168:00Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:253.12:154.07:430.28:590.76:177:59Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:372.93:283.98:470.310:080.76:177:57Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed3:532.94:353.99:520.411:110.76:187:56Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:003.05:343.910:560.56:197:55Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:013.16:294.012:110.611:59 AM0.46:207:54Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:553.37:164.01:020.412:560.46:217:53New Moon15Sat
16Sun7:423.57:573.91:450.31:440.46:217:52New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:233.68:333.82:210.22:250.46:227:50New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:013.79:083.72:530.23:030.56:237:49New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:383.79:433.63:240.33:410.76:247:48Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:163.710:203.43:560.44:220.96:257:47Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:533.710:583.24:310.65:051.16:257:45Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:313.611:363.05:080.85:491.36:267:44Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:103.55:481.06:361.46:277:43First Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:172.912:533.56:301.27:261.56:287:41First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:022.71:453.57:181.38:241.66:287:40First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:582.72:473.58:121.39:231.56:297:39First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:062.73:483.69:121.210:181.36:307:37Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri4:102.84:433.810:101.111:101.06:317:36Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat5:063.15:354.011:070.86:327:35Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:003.46:254.112:010.712:050.56:327:33Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:523.77:144.312:490.31:000.26:337:32Full Moon31Mon
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 2:56 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 27% 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 Waxing Crescent (27% 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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