Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 1:45 pm (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 11m at 7:43 am (3.6 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 - Nov 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:023.75:133.411:171.111:260.86:255:07Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri5:423.85:513.412:000.96:265:06Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat6:173.96:273.412:360.86:275:05New Moon3Sat
4Sun6:494.07:003.412:300.61:080.76:285:04New Moon4Sun
5Mon7:214.07:333.312:590.61:400.76:295:03New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:534.08:083.21:300.72:130.76:305:02New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:284.08:453.12:030.82:500.86:315:01Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:063.99:263.02:390.93:320.96:325:00Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:463.810:092.93:191.14:181.06:335:00Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:303.710:542.84:061.25:061.06:344:59Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:163.711:452.94:581.35:571.06:354:58First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:083.65:551.36:520.96:364:57First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:453.01:093.66:591.27:490.76:374:56First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:543.22:153.68:061.08:430.46:384:56First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:583.53:163.69:100.79:360.16:394:55Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri3:553.94:133.710:120.310:28-0.26:404:54Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:494.35:103.811:130.011:21-0.56:414:54Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun5:434.66:053.812:11-0.46:424:53Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:344.86:573.812:12-0.71:04-0.66:434:53Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:254.97:493.71:01-0.71:55-0.66:444:52Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:154.88:423.51:50-0.62:48-0.46:454:52Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu9:094.69:383.42:41-0.43:45-0.26:464:51Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:034.310:363.23:370.04:450.16:474:51Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat10:584.011:343.14:380.35:440.36:484:50Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun11:533.65:400.76:440.56:494:50Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:393.012:563.36:480.97:440.66:504:50Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:543.02:053.17:591.08:370.66:514:49Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:563.13:033.09:021.19:210.66:524:49Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu3:463.23:512.99:571.010:010.66:534:49Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:293.44:352.910:470.910:390.56:544:49Waning 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 10:44 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 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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