Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 00m at 3:28 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:143.65:423.411:34-0.211:57-0.46:497:23Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:143.76:393.612:30-0.46:487:24Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:073.87:293.812:57-0.61:20-0.66:467:25New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:553.88:154.01:49-0.82:04-0.76:457:26New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:393.78:584.02:35-0.82:44-0.66:447:27New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:213.59:403.93:19-0.63:24-0.56:427:28New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:043.310:233.74:04-0.44:05-0.26:417:28Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:483.111:053.64:50-0.14:480.16:397:29Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:312.911:473.35:360.25:330.56:387:30Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:142.86:220.56:200.76:377:31First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:303.11:012.67:110.77:100.96:357:32First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:202.91:592.58:050.98:071.16:347:33First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:222.83:092.59:031.09:071.06:337:34First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:302.84:092.79:550.910:040.96:317:34First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:262.94:572.810:420.810:560.76:307:35Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri5:153.05:423.111:270.611:470.56:287:36Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:003.16:243.312:100.36:277:37Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:433.27:053.612:360.212:510.16:267:38Full Moon18Sun
19Mon7:243.37:443.81:20-0.11:30-0.16:257:39Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:043.48:244.02:02-0.42:09-0.36:237:39Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:453.49:064.12:44-0.52:49-0.46:227:40Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:293.39:524.13:28-0.53:32-0.36:217:41Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:163.310:414.04:17-0.44:21-0.26:207:42Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:073.211:333.95:11-0.35:15-0.16:187:43Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:013.16:07-0.16:140.16:177:44Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:283.812:593.07:060.07:170.26:167:45Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:303.62:093.08:090.18:280.36:157:45Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:433.43:273.19:150.19:400.26:147:46Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:563.44:333.410:150.010:470.16:127:47Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:583.45:313.611:11-0.111:51-0.16:117:48Waning Crescent30Fri
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 6:32 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 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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