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 5h 10m 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 - Dec 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:164.010:513.34:000.14:51-0.16:544:48Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:083.811:493.35:000.35:46-0.16:554:48Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun12:043.56:040.46:43-0.16:564:48Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:543.41:083.37:120.47:42-0.16:574:48Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:063.62:193.28:230.48:40-0.26:584:48Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed3:113.83:243.19:290.39:36-0.36:594:48Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu4:083.94:233.110:320.110:30-0.36:594:48Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri5:024.15:203.111:32-0.111:25-0.47:004:48Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat5:544.26:123.212:24-0.27:014:48New Moon9Sat
10Sun6:404.26:593.212:15-0.41:09-0.37:024:48New Moon10Sun
11Mon7:234.17:423.11:00-0.41:50-0.37:034:48New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:044.08:253.11:41-0.22:30-0.27:034:48New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:453.89:093.02:220.03:110.07:044:49Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:263.69:532.93:050.23:530.17:054:49Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:063.410:372.83:510.54:350.27:054:49Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:463.211:202.84:390.75:160.47:064:49Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:262.95:270.95:580.47:074:50First Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:062.712:112.86:191.06:420.57:074:50First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:592.81:042.67:161.17:290.57:084:51First Quarter19Tue
20Wed1:582.82:042.58:151.08:180.47:094:51First Quarter20Wed
21Thu2:523.03:012.59:100.89:060.27:094:51Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri3:403.23:532.610:030.69:540.17:104:52Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat4:283.44:442.710:560.310:44-0.27:104:52Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun5:153.75:342.811:460.011:35-0.47:114:53Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:023.96:232.912:33-0.37:114:54Full Moon25Mon
26Tue6:484.07:103.112:24-0.71:17-0.67:114:54Full Moon26Tue
27Wed7:344.17:583.21:12-0.82:01-0.87:124:55Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:204.18:493.32:00-0.82:48-0.87:124:55Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:103.99:433.32:52-0.83:38-0.87:124:56Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:013.810:383.33:49-0.64:31-0.87:134:57Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun10:533.511:353.34:49-0.45:24-0.77:134:58Third Quarter31Sun
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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