Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 48m at 5:21 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:42 am (3.9 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 - Jan 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:583.57:132.712:32-0.11:21-0.17:134:59New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:313.57:492.71:07-0.11:52-0.27:134:59New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:053.48:252.71:43-0.12:25-0.27:135:00New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:413.49:042.72:200.03:01-0.27:145:01Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:183.39:452.83:020.13:40-0.27:145:02Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:573.110:272.93:480.24:21-0.27:145:03Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:393.011:123.04:380.35:04-0.27:145:04Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:242.95:310.35:51-0.37:145:04First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:023.112:152.76:290.36:43-0.37:145:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:023.21:182.67:340.37:42-0.47:145:06First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:093.32:282.68:410.18:42-0.67:135:07Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed3:143.63:342.79:45-0.29:43-0.87:135:08Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:163.84:382.810:49-0.510:45-1.07:135:09Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:174.05:413.011:50-0.811:46-1.27:135:10Full Moon14Fri
15Sat6:144.16:383.212:44-1.17:135:11Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:064.27:313.412:43-1.41:33-1.27:125:12Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:564.18:233.41:35-1.42:20-1.37:125:13Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:453.99:153.42:27-1.23:09-1.27:125:14Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:333.610:073.43:21-0.93:58-1.07:115:15Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:213.310:573.24:18-0.54:46-0.77:115:16Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:073.011:473.15:14-0.25:34-0.47:105:17Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat11:532.66:110.26:22-0.27:105:18Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:432.912:462.47:130.47:140.17:095:19Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:482.81:532.28:180.68:080.27:095:20Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:502.83:002.19:170.69:010.37:085:21Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed3:442.93:552.210:110.69:510.27:085:22Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu4:323.04:452.311:020.410:400.17:075:23Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri5:163.15:312.411:460.211:270.07:065:24Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:573.26:122.512:220.07:065:25New Moon29Sat
30Sun6:343.36:492.712:09-0.212:54-0.27:055:27New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:083.37:242.812:47-0.31:24-0.47:045:28New 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 8:31 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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