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 2h 20m 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 - Nov 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:303.01:443.37:361.78:111.36:255:07First Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:313.12:423.38:341.68:561.16:265:06Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu3:213.43:313.39:271.49:400.96:275:05Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri4:053.64:183.410:191.110:240.66:285:04Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat4:493.95:053.411:100.811:100.46:295:03Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun5:334.25:523.511:590.511:550.16:305:02Full Moon6Sun
7Mon6:174.46:373.612:440.26:315:02Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:024.67:233.612:40-0.11:290.06:325:01Full Moon8Tue
9Wed7:474.68:113.61:25-0.22:160.06:335:00Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:364.69:023.52:12-0.13:070.06:344:59Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:284.59:583.53:040.04:020.16:354:58Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:234.310:563.44:030.25:000.26:364:57Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:194.011:583.45:050.45:590.36:374:57Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon12:193.86:120.67:000.36:384:56Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue1:093.51:293.67:240.78:020.36:394:55Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:233.62:393.48:360.78:580.26:404:55Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu3:253.83:403.49:410.69:500.26:414:54Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri4:204.04:353.310:420.510:410.16:424:53Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:104.15:263.311:380.411:300.16:434:53Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun5:564.26:123.312:260.26:444:52New Moon20Sun
21Mon6:384.26:543.212:140.11:070.26:454:52New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:164.17:333.212:530.11:430.26:464:51New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:534.08:113.11:300.32:190.36:474:51New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:313.98:523.02:060.42:560.46:484:50Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:093.79:342.92:450.63:360.66:494:50Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:493.610:172.93:270.84:180.76:504:50Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:303.411:002.84:141.05:010.76:514:49Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:113.211:452.85:021.25:440.86:514:49First Quarter28Mon
29Tue11:543.15:531.36:280.86:524:49First Quarter29Tue
30Wed12:352.912:452.96:491.37:160.76:534:49First Quarter30Wed
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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