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 4h 39m 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 - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:253.510:454.24:22-0.84:26-0.55:478:13Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:233.511:403.95:19-0.75:29-0.25:468:14Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:213.46:15-0.56:330.05:468:15First Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:353.61:223.47:11-0.37:410.25:468:15First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:353.32:303.58:08-0.28:520.45:458:16First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:443.03:363.59:040.09:590.45:458:16First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:512.84:323.69:570.110:590.45:458:17Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:482.75:223.610:470.211:550.45:458:17Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:412.76:083.711:350.25:458:18Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:302.76:513.712:460.312:230.35:458:18Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:152.87:303.71:290.21:060.35:458:19Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:542.88:063.72:040.11:440.35:458:19Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:312.88:413.62:360.12:200.35:458:20Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:082.89:173.63:080.12:560.45:458:20Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:462.89:543.53:410.13:340.55:458:21Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu10:262.810:323.44:180.24:160.75:458:21Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:052.911:113.24:570.25:020.85:458:21Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat11:452.911:513.15:370.35:500.95:458:22Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:273.06:180.36:400.95:458:22Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon12:333.01:123.17:010.37:350.95:458:22Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:212.92:063.37:480.28:340.85:458:22Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:182.83:053.58:400.19:350.65:468:23Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:222.84:033.79:340.010:350.35:468:23Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri4:232.85:004.010:30-0.211:350.05:468:23Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:243.05:574.211:27-0.45:468:23Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:253.16:544.412:35-0.412:27-0.65:478:23New Moon26Sun
27Mon7:243.37:494.51:31-0.71:25-0.85:478:23New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:193.58:424.52:22-0.92:20-0.85:478:23New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:143.69:354.43:12-1.03:15-0.85:488:23Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:113.710:294.14:04-0.94:13-0.55:488:23Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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