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 2h 30m at 3:56 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:593.78:214.01:53-0.72:10-0.76:497:24Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:433.79:074.12:38-0.92:52-0.86:487:25Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:293.69:554.23:26-0.93:38-0.76:467:25Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:193.510:464.14:17-0.74:28-0.66:457:26Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:113.311:404.05:13-0.55:23-0.46:437:27Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:053.26:11-0.36:21-0.16:427:28Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:363.81:053.07:130.07:250.16:407:29Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:413.62:182.98:200.18:360.26:397:30Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:593.43:383.09:290.29:490.26:387:30Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:113.44:443.110:300.210:550.16:367:31Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:123.45:413.311:270.111:570.06:357:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:073.46:313.512:190.06:347:33Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon6:553.47:163.612:53-0.11:04-0.16:327:34New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:373.47:553.71:38-0.21:42-0.26:317:35New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:153.38:303.82:17-0.22:16-0.16:297:35New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:513.39:043.72:52-0.22:480.06:287:36New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:273.29:393.63:26-0.13:220.16:277:37Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:043.010:163.54:020.13:580.36:267:38Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:432.910:553.44:410.34:380.56:247:39Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:242.811:353.25:230.55:220.76:237:40Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:052.76:070.66:080.96:227:40Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:173.112:492.66:530.86:581.06:207:41First Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:043.01:422.67:440.87:541.06:197:42First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:013.02:452.78:390.88:540.96:187:43First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:053.03:462.99:330.69:530.76:177:44First Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:043.14:393.210:230.410:500.46:167:45Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon4:583.25:303.511:130.111:460.06:147:46Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue5:513.36:203.812:04-0.26:137:46Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed6:433.57:094.112:41-0.412:53-0.56:127:47Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:333.67:584.41:33-0.71:41-0.76:117:48Full Moon30Thu
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 7:03 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 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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