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 5h 32m 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 - Mar 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:503.43:172.89:200.09:28-0.56:335:56Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu3:553.64:223.110:22-0.310:33-0.86:325:57Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri4:573.75:233.411:22-0.711:35-1.06:315:58Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:543.96:193.712:15-1.06:295:59Full Moon4Sat
5Sun6:464.07:113.912:33-1.31:03-1.26:286:00Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:353.97:594.01:24-1.41:49-1.36:276:01Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:223.88:494.02:14-1.22:34-1.16:256:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:103.59:383.83:06-1.03:22-0.96:246:03Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:593.310:273.63:59-0.64:11-0.56:226:04Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:463.011:173.44:53-0.25:02-0.26:216:05Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:342.75:480.25:540.26:206:06Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun12:093.112:282.56:460.56:510.56:186:06Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon1:132.91:392.47:510.77:560.66:176:07Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:262.82:522.48:520.88:570.76:156:08Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:262.83:482.59:450.79:510.66:146:09Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu4:162.94:362.710:320.610:420.56:136:10Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:013.05:192.811:150.411:280.36:116:11Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:413.15:583.011:510.26:106:12Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:183.26:333.212:080.112:240.06:086:12New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:523.27:063.412:44-0.112:56-0.16:076:13New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:263.27:403.51:19-0.21:28-0.26:056:14New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:003.28:153.61:54-0.22:02-0.26:046:15New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:363.18:543.62:33-0.22:39-0.26:026:16Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:163.19:373.63:15-0.13:20-0.16:016:17Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:003.010:233.64:020.04:080.06:006:18Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:472.911:133.54:540.14:590.15:586:18Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:392.85:480.25:570.15:576:19First Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:093.412:402.86:490.37:010.15:556:20First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:163.41:542.97:550.28:100.15:546:21First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:303.43:063.18:590.09:18-0.15:526:22Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri3:373.54:103.49:59-0.210:23-0.45:516:23Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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