Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 5h 32m at 4:20 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 10:22 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jun 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:333.06:310.16:450.65:478:13First Quarter1Sun
2Mon12:443.31:273.17:210.17:460.55:468:14First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:403.22:303.38:150.08:510.45:468:15First Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:443.13:343.69:11-0.29:550.15:468:15Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu3:503.14:333.910:07-0.310:57-0.15:458:16Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri4:523.25:314.211:04-0.55:458:16Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat5:543.36:284.412:00-0.412:02-0.75:458:17Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:543.47:234.51:00-0.712:59-0.85:458:18Full Moon8Sun
9Mon7:503.48:154.51:54-0.91:53-0.85:458:18Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:443.59:064.42:45-1.02:44-0.75:458:19Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:373.49:584.23:35-0.93:37-0.55:458:19Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:323.410:503.94:28-0.74:33-0.25:458:19Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:263.311:403.65:22-0.45:330.15:458:20Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:183.26:13-0.26:320.45:458:20Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:283.31:113.17:020.07:320.75:458:21Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon1:193.02:113.17:510.28:350.85:458:21Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:162.83:123.18:390.49:360.95:458:21Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:182.64:043.29:250.510:290.95:458:22Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:132.64:483.310:080.511:180.85:458:22Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:012.65:303.410:510.55:458:22Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:492.66:123.512:060.611:35 AM0.55:458:22Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:352.76:523.612:500.512:200.45:468:23Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:182.87:303.71:270.31:040.35:468:23New Moon23Mon
24Tue7:572.88:073.72:020.11:450.25:468:23New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:352.98:443.82:360.02:240.25:478:23New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:143.09:233.73:12-0.13:050.25:478:23New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:563.010:053.73:51-0.13:490.25:478:23Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:413.110:493.64:34-0.14:390.35:488:23Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:273.211:353.55:20-0.15:330.45:488:23Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:153.36:07-0.26:290.45:488:23First Quarter30Mon
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 7:21 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 11% 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 (11% 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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