Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 4:20 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 10:10 am (4.0 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 - Oct 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:163.74:374.010:230.910:570.85:575:47Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:083.85:263.911:200.811:430.75:585:45Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:544.06:093.912:100.85:595:44Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:344.16:473.912:220.612:500.76:005:43Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:094.17:223.812:550.61:260.76:005:41Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:434.17:573.71:260.61:590.86:015:40Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:164.18:323.61:570.72:340.96:025:38Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:524.09:113.42:310.93:121.16:035:37Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:303.99:513.33:071.13:531.26:045:35Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:093.810:323.23:491.34:381.46:055:34Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:503.711:163.14:331.45:251.56:065:33Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:353.75:211.66:151.56:065:31Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:043.012:263.66:131.67:091.56:075:30Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:033.01:263.67:121.68:051.36:085:29Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:093.22:283.78:141.48:571.16:095:27Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:083.53:253.89:121.19:480.76:105:26Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:013.84:184.010:090.810:380.46:115:25Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat4:534.15:114.111:070.411:280.16:125:23Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:444.56:034.212:020.16:135:22New Moon19Sun
20Mon6:334.86:534.212:17-0.212:54-0.26:145:21New Moon20Mon
21Tue7:224.97:434.21:04-0.41:44-0.36:145:20New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:125.08:354.01:51-0.42:36-0.26:155:18Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:054.99:303.92:42-0.23:330.06:165:17Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:014.710:283.73:370.14:330.26:175:16Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:584.411:273.54:380.45:350.56:185:15First Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:584.25:410.76:390.66:195:14First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:353.41:063.96:510.97:460.86:205:12First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:553.42:203.78:051.08:460.86:215:11First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:043.53:223.69:121.09:390.86:225:10Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu3:593.64:143.610:111.010:260.76:235:09Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri4:473.85:003.511:060.911:100.76:245:08Waxing 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 1:15 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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