Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:21 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 11:06 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:523.01:343.67:101.18:181.46:347:31First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:492.92:383.58:051.39:191.56:347:30First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:022.83:413.59:041.410:121.56:357:28First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:072.94:343.59:591.411:001.46:367:27Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon4:593.05:203.610:501.411:441.26:377:26Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue5:463.26:033.711:401.26:377:24Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:283.36:433.812:241.012:271.16:387:23Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:073.67:213.81:000.81:100.96:397:21Full Moon8Thu
9Fri7:433.77:563.91:330.61:490.76:407:20Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:183.98:323.82:060.52:270.76:417:18Full Moon10Sat
11Sun8:554.19:093.82:400.43:070.66:417:17Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:344.19:493.73:160.43:500.76:427:15Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:164.210:333.63:560.44:380.86:437:14Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:034.211:213.54:420.55:310.96:447:12Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu11:524.25:330.66:271.06:447:11Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:123.412:464.16:280.77:271.16:457:09Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:103.31:494.17:280.88:331.06:467:08Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:213.33:014.18:360.89:390.96:477:06Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:383.44:104.19:450.710:390.76:477:05Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue4:453.75:124.210:500.611:370.46:487:03Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed5:454.06:094.311:540.46:497:02Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:414.37:024.312:310.212:550.26:507:00New Moon22Thu
23Fri7:324.57:504.21:200.01:470.16:516:59New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:184.68:354.12:03-0.12:350.16:516:58New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:024.68:193.91:440.02:210.35:525:56Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:474.59:033.72:250.23:070.55:535:55Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:324.39:483.53:080.53:560.95:545:53Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:164.110:333.33:530.94:461.15:555:52Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:013.911:183.14:411.25:361.45:555:50First Quarter29Thu
30Fri11:473.75:291.56:281.65:565:49First Quarter30Fri
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 2:13 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 18% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (18% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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