Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 37m at 4:39 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:552.84:313.010:060.710:450.96:097:49Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu4:462.85:153.110:480.711:350.76:087:50Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri5:312.85:553.311:280.66:077:51Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:152.96:343.512:200.612:090.46:067:52Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:553.07:103.61:010.412:480.36:057:53New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:333.07:453.71:360.21:250.26:047:54New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:093.08:203.82:100.02:010.16:037:54New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:453.08:573.82:45-0.12:380.16:027:55New Moon8Wed
9Thu9:243.09:363.83:23-0.13:170.26:017:56Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:063.010:193.74:040.04:010.26:007:57Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:513.011:063.74:510.04:510.35:597:58Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:393.011:543.65:400.15:450.45:597:59Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:303.16:310.16:430.45:587:59First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:463.51:283.27:250.17:470.45:578:00First Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:463.32:353.38:230.08:550.35:568:01First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:553.33:433.69:22-0.110:010.15:558:02Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:023.34:433.810:19-0.311:05-0.15:558:03Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:043.35:404.111:15-0.45:548:03Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:043.36:364.312:07-0.412:12-0.65:538:04Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:023.47:284.41:06-0.61:06-0.75:528:05Full Moon20Mon
21Tue7:553.48:174.41:58-0.81:56-0.65:528:06Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:443.49:054.32:46-0.82:44-0.55:518:07Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:333.39:524.13:33-0.63:32-0.35:518:07Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:243.210:403.84:22-0.44:230.05:508:08Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:143.111:273.55:12-0.25:170.45:498:09Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:023.06:010.16:110.75:498:10Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:123.312:512.96:470.37:050.95:488:10Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue12:583.01:452.97:330.58:041.05:488:11Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:502.82:462.98:200.69:041.15:488:12Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:512.73:413.09:070.69:581.05:478:12Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:492.64:273.19:510.610:480.95:478:13Waning Crescent31Fri
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 7:48 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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