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 4h 13m 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 - Dec 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:034.39:323.32:36-0.43:37-0.26:554:48Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:554.010:283.23:32-0.14:320.06:564:48Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:463.711:233.14:320.35:250.26:574:48Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri11:353.45:330.66:170.36:574:48Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat12:213.112:283.06:360.97:080.56:584:48Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:263.01:282.87:431.07:580.56:594:48Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:293.12:312.68:451.08:430.67:004:48Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:193.23:232.69:391.09:240.67:014:48Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed4:033.34:102.510:290.910:050.57:024:48Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu4:453.44:562.611:170.710:480.57:024:48Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:253.55:402.611:590.511:310.37:034:48Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:043.66:202.712:350.37:044:49New Moon12Sat
13Sun6:423.76:582.712:120.21:090.27:054:49New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:183.77:352.712:500.11:430.17:054:49New Moon14Mon
15Tue7:543.78:132.81:280.12:190.07:064:49New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:323.78:552.82:070.12:580.07:074:50Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:133.69:402.92:510.23:400.07:074:50Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:563.510:272.93:400.34:25-0.17:084:50Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:413.411:163.14:340.35:11-0.27:084:51First Quarter19Sat
20Sun11:283.25:320.46:00-0.27:094:51First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:103.212:223.06:340.46:53-0.37:094:52First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:123.31:262.87:410.37:50-0.47:104:52First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:193.52:352.88:490.28:48-0.57:104:53Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu3:223.83:402.89:530.09:46-0.67:114:53Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri4:224.04:432.910:58-0.310:46-0.87:114:54Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:214.15:443.011:58-0.511:46-0.97:124:55Full Moon26Sat
27Sun6:174.26:393.112:51-0.77:124:55Full Moon27Sun
28Mon7:084.27:313.112:41-1.01:39-0.87:124:56Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:564.18:213.21:31-0.92:25-0.87:134:57Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:433.99:123.12:21-0.73:12-0.67:134:57Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:303.63:12-0.44:00-0.57:134:58Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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