Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 24m at 1:45 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:05 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - May 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:452.811:023.54:480.34:410.66:107:49Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:282.711:473.55:340.45:300.76:087:50Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:142.76:230.56:240.76:077:51Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:363.41:072.77:160.57:230.76:067:52Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:343.32:122.88:140.48:300.66:057:53Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:413.33:223.19:130.29:370.46:047:53Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:483.44:243.410:100.010:410.16:037:54Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue4:493.55:223.811:04-0.311:45-0.36:027:55Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:483.56:184.111:59-0.66:017:56Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:453.67:114.412:46-0.612:52-0.86:017:57New Moon10Thu
11Fri7:393.68:024.51:41-0.91:42-0.96:007:58New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:303.68:514.52:33-1.02:30-0.85:597:58New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:223.59:424.43:23-0.93:19-0.65:587:59Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:153.310:344.24:17-0.74:11-0.35:578:00Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue11:093.211:273.85:13-0.45:080.05:568:01Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:033.06:090.06:070.45:558:02Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:193.512:592.97:050.27:080.75:558:03First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:153.22:052.88:030.58:150.95:548:03First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:203.03:152.99:000.69:220.95:538:04First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:272.84:113.09:490.610:200.95:538:05First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:212.84:563.110:310.611:120.85:528:06Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:082.75:383.311:100.65:518:06Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed5:512.86:173.412:000.711:49 AM0.55:518:07Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu6:342.86:543.612:440.512:280.45:508:08Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:132.87:293.71:220.31:050.35:508:09Full Moon25Fri
26Sat7:502.88:043.81:560.11:410.35:498:09Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:262.88:393.82:300.02:170.35:498:10Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:032.89:173.83:060.02:540.35:488:11Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:432.89:583.73:450.03:340.45:488:11Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed10:262.810:423.74:280.14:200.45:478:12Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu11:122.811:293.65:160.15:120.55:478:13Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 4:55 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 0% 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 (0% 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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