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 53m 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 - May 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:563.46:243.812:04-0.26:107:49Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:483.47:114.012:49-0.312:54-0.36:097:50New Moon2Sun
3Mon7:353.47:544.01:39-0.41:37-0.36:087:50New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:183.38:344.02:22-0.42:16-0.36:077:51New Moon4Tue
5Wed8:583.39:123.93:02-0.32:53-0.16:067:52New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:393.19:513.83:41-0.23:310.16:057:53Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri10:213.010:313.64:220.04:120.46:047:54Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:032.911:123.45:040.34:560.66:037:55Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:462.811:543.25:480.55:430.96:027:56Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:292.76:320.66:321.06:017:56First Quarter10Mon
11Tue12:373.11:182.67:180.87:241.16:007:57First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:272.92:172.78:080.88:221.15:597:58First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:262.83:182.88:590.89:211.05:587:59First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:272.84:103.09:470.610:160.85:578:00Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat4:212.94:573.210:330.511:090.55:578:00Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun5:113.05:423.511:190.35:568:01Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:003.16:283.812:020.212:060.05:558:02Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:493.27:144.112:52-0.112:53-0.25:548:03Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:363.37:594.21:40-0.41:39-0.45:548:04Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:233.38:454.32:26-0.62:25-0.55:538:04Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:113.39:344.33:13-0.73:12-0.55:528:05Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:033.310:274.24:04-0.74:05-0.45:528:06Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:583.311:214.04:59-0.55:03-0.25:518:07Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:553.25:56-0.46:050.05:508:08Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:173.812:543.26:54-0.37:100.25:508:08Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:173.62:033.27:54-0.28:220.35:498:09Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:263.33:163.38:55-0.19:330.35:498:10Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:373.24:203.59:52-0.110:390.25:488:10Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat4:393.15:143.710:44-0.111:410.15:488:11Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun5:353.16:053.811:35-0.15:478:12Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon6:273.06:513.912:380.012:25-0.15:478:12Waning Crescent31Mon
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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