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 3h 53m 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 - May 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:513.49:124.42:53-0.72:52-0.66:107:49New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:423.410:044.33:42-0.73:42-0.56:097:50Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:363.310:584.14:36-0.64:38-0.36:087:51Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed11:323.311:543.95:33-0.45:39-0.16:077:51Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:303.26:32-0.26:430.16:067:52First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:523.61:353.27:32-0.17:520.36:057:53First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:583.42:503.38:340.09:050.36:047:54First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:123.23:583.49:340.110:140.36:037:55Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon4:183.14:543.610:280.111:160.26:027:56Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue5:153.05:463.711:190.16:017:57Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:083.06:333.812:140.112:080.16:007:57Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:553.07:153.91:050.012:540.05:597:58Full Moon12Thu
13Fri7:383.07:543.91:47-0.11:340.15:587:59Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:163.08:293.82:23-0.12:100.15:578:00Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:533.09:053.72:570.02:450.35:568:01Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:302.99:423.63:300.13:210.45:568:01Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:102.910:213.54:070.24:000.65:558:02Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:512.811:013.34:470.34:440.85:548:03Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:322.811:413.25:290.45:310.95:538:04Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:142.86:120.56:201.05:538:05Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat12:233.112:592.86:550.67:121.15:528:05Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:092.91:502.97:410.58:091.05:518:06Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:032.82:493.08:300.59:100.95:518:07Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:042.83:453.39:210.310:070.65:508:08Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed4:022.84:373.610:110.111:040.35:508:08Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu4:582.95:283.911:02-0.15:498:09Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri5:533.06:214.212:01-0.111:56 AM-0.35:498:10Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat6:493.27:144.412:57-0.412:50-0.55:488:11New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:423.38:054.51:48-0.71:43-0.75:488:11New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:353.48:564.52:38-0.82:34-0.85:478:12New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:283.49:504.43:28-0.93:28-0.75:478:13Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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