Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 2:37 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 52m at 8:33 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Oct 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:134.29:263.72:560.63:260.76:576:48Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:534.210:073.63:330.64:110.86:586:46Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun10:364.210:533.54:150.75:000.96:586:45Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:234.211:423.45:020.85:531.06:596:43Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:134.25:550.96:501.07:006:42First Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:353.31:104.16:521.07:511.07:016:40First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:373.32:174.17:561.08:570.97:026:39First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:523.43:294.19:060.99:590.77:036:38Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:053.64:344.210:130.810:580.57:036:36Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:083.95:334.311:180.511:540.27:046:35Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:064.26:294.312:210.37:056:33Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:004.47:214.312:460.01:180.17:066:32Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:494.68:094.21:34-0.12:090.07:076:31Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:344.78:554.12:17-0.12:560.17:086:29Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:194.69:413.92:590.03:440.37:096:28Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:054.510:283.63:420.34:340.57:106:27Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:514.311:153.44:280.65:260.87:106:25Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:374.05:161.06:181.17:116:24Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:033.212:223.86:061.37:101.37:126:23Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed12:533.11:123.66:581.58:071.57:136:21Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu1:543.02:123.47:551.79:041.57:146:20Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:073.03:183.48:571.79:531.47:156:19Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:063.14:133.49:531.710:361.37:166:18Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun4:523.34:583.510:441.511:151.17:176:17Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:343.55:413.511:331.311:550.97:186:15Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:143.76:233.612:201.07:196:14Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:523.97:033.612:340.71:040.87:206:13New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:304.17:423.71:110.51:450.57:216:12New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:074.38:213.61:480.42:250.47:226:11New Moon29Fri
30Sat8:464.49:023.62:260.33:070.37:226:10New Moon30Sat
31Sun9:284.49:473.53:060.33:520.47:236:09Waxing Crescent31Sun
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 11:35 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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