Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:56 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 9:37 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Aug 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:553.75:42-0.16:150.56:098:08Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:063.412:443.66:290.27:130.86:108:07Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon12:533.11:373.57:150.48:141.06:118:06Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue1:462.92:373.48:040.79:151.16:118:05Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:502.73:363.48:550.810:111.26:128:04Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:532.74:273.49:440.911:021.16:138:03Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri4:472.75:133.510:331.011:511.06:148:02Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:372.85:583.611:210.96:158:01Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:242.96:403.712:360.812:100.86:158:00Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:073.07:193.81:140.612:550.76:167:59New Moon10Mon
11Tue7:463.27:563.81:470.51:370.56:177:58New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:223.38:313.92:190.32:160.56:187:57New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:593.49:083.82:520.22:560.46:197:56New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:383.59:473.83:280.23:380.56:197:55Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat10:203.710:293.74:060.24:250.56:207:53Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun11:043.811:133.64:490.25:170.66:217:52Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:503.85:350.26:110.76:227:51Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:003.412:403.96:230.37:080.86:237:50First Quarter18Tue
19Wed12:523.31:373.97:170.38:110.86:237:49First Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:533.22:434.08:170.49:170.76:247:47First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:053.13:514.19:200.310:220.56:257:46Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat4:153.24:554.210:240.211:240.36:267:45Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:213.45:554.411:270.16:277:43Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:243.66:534.512:250.112:310.06:277:42Full Moon24Mon
25Tue7:203.97:444.51:19-0.11:29-0.26:287:41Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:114.08:324.42:07-0.32:20-0.26:297:39Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:594.19:184.22:50-0.33:090.06:307:38Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:464.110:034.03:33-0.23:590.26:307:37Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:344.110:493.74:170.14:500.56:317:35Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:193.911:333.55:010.45:420.86:327:34Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:033.85:460.76:341.16:337:33Third Quarter31Mon
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 12:46 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 5% 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 (5% 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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