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 : 5:14 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 10:57 am (4.0 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 - Aug 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:563.29:043.62:500.22:510.66:098:08Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:313.39:383.53:200.23:270.76:108:07Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:083.310:153.43:530.34:070.86:108:06Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri10:453.310:523.34:290.44:500.96:118:06Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat11:233.411:303.15:070.55:361.06:128:05Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:023.45:470.56:231.16:138:04Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:113.012:463.56:300.67:151.16:148:03Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:572.91:363.57:170.68:121.16:148:02Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:522.82:363.68:110.69:141.06:158:00Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:582.83:403.89:110.510:140.76:167:59Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri4:043.04:404.010:110.311:120.46:177:58Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat5:063.25:384.211:110.16:187:57Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun6:073.56:364.412:110.112:13-0.26:187:56New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:063.87:304.51:06-0.31:13-0.46:197:55New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:004.18:214.51:56-0.62:08-0.66:207:54New Moon15Tue
16Wed8:534.39:124.42:43-0.73:01-0.66:217:53New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:454.410:044.23:31-0.73:57-0.46:227:51Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:404.410:563.94:22-0.64:56-0.16:227:50Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:344.311:483.65:14-0.35:570.26:237:49Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:284.16:080.06:580.56:247:48First Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:423.31:264.07:020.38:040.86:257:46First Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:423.12:333.88:010.69:121.06:267:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:572.93:413.79:040.810:131.16:267:44First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:062.94:383.710:041.011:081.16:277:42Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:033.05:283.711:001.011:591.06:287:41Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat5:543.16:133.711:521.06:297:40Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun6:393.26:543.712:430.912:400.96:297:38Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:183.47:303.81:180.81:200.96:307:37Full Moon28Mon
29Tue7:533.58:033.81:480.61:550.86:317:36Full Moon29Tue
30Wed8:263.68:363.72:160.52:280.86:327:34Full Moon30Wed
31Thu8:593.79:093.72:450.53:030.86:337:33Full Moon31Thu
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 2:05 pm — 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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