Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 2:31 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:123.31:342.67:530.17:520.07:326:57First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:203.12:472.49:030.48:560.27:316:58First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:353.04:002.410:080.59:590.37:306:59First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:373.04:592.411:070.510:560.37:287:00Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun5:313.05:502.512:010.47:277:01Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:183.16:362.712:470.37:267:02Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:593.27:152.812:380.21:230.27:247:03Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:343.27:503.01:180.01:530.07:237:04Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:063.38:233.11:52-0.12:20-0.17:217:04Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:373.38:553.22:25-0.22:48-0.17:207:05Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:093.29:293.22:58-0.23:18-0.17:197:06Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:433.110:043.23:34-0.13:50-0.17:177:07Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:183.010:423.34:140.04:270.07:167:08Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:572.911:233.34:580.15:070.17:147:09Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:382.85:450.35:520.27:137:10Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:073.312:232.76:360.46:410.37:117:11Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:573.31:172.67:320.47:390.37:107:11Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:583.32:232.68:360.48:440.27:097:12Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:093.33:372.79:420.39:510.07:077:13Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:183.54:443.010:440.010:56-0.37:067:14Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue5:213.75:473.311:45-0.37:047:15Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed6:213.96:453.612:00-0.612:41-0.77:037:16Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:164.07:393.91:01-1.01:32-1.07:017:17New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:064.08:284.11:56-1.22:19-1.17:007:17New Moon24Fri
25Sat8:553.99:174.22:47-1.23:04-1.16:587:18New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:443.810:074.13:38-1.13:50-0.96:577:19Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon10:333.510:573.94:31-0.84:39-0.66:557:20Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue11:233.211:473.75:27-0.45:30-0.26:547:21Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:123.06:230.06:230.16:537:22First Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:383.41:052.77:210.47:190.56:517:22First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:353.22:122.68:260.68:220.76:507:23First Quarter31Fri
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 5:32 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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