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 4h 05m 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 - Dec 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:083.55:162.911:330.711:160.46:554:48Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:453.65:562.912:120.66:554:48New Moon2Sun
3Mon6:203.76:332.912:460.46:564:48New Moon3Mon
4Tue6:543.87:092.912:280.31:190.36:574:48New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:283.87:452.81:020.31:520.26:584:48New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:043.88:222.81:370.32:290.26:594:48New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:423.79:032.72:150.43:090.37:004:48Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:233.79:482.72:570.53:540.37:014:48Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun10:073.610:352.73:450.64:420.37:014:48Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:533.511:252.84:380.65:300.37:024:48First Quarter10Mon
11Tue11:423.45:350.76:210.27:034:48First Quarter11Tue
12Wed12:212.912:383.26:380.67:160.07:044:49First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:273.11:433.27:460.58:11-0.27:044:49First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:333.42:493.18:520.39:06-0.47:054:49Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat3:333.73:493.19:560.010:00-0.67:064:49Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun4:294.04:493.210:59-0.310:56-0.87:064:50Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:254.35:483.211:59-0.611:51-1.07:074:50Full Moon17Mon
18Tue6:194.46:423.212:53-0.87:084:50Full Moon18Tue
19Wed7:104.57:343.212:44-1.01:43-0.97:084:51Full Moon19Wed
20Thu8:004.48:263.21:34-0.92:33-0.87:094:51Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:514.19:203.12:24-0.73:25-0.67:094:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:423.910:143.03:17-0.44:19-0.47:104:52Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:313.611:072.94:14-0.15:11-0.17:104:53Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:193.25:120.36:010.07:114:53Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue12:012.812:072.96:110.66:510.27:114:54Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:022.81:022.77:140.87:410.37:124:54Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:072.82:052.58:190.88:270.37:124:55Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:012.93:022.49:150.89:090.37:124:56Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:473.03:512.410:070.79:500.37:124:56Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun4:293.14:382.410:560.510:330.27:134:57Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:113.35:242.411:420.311:150.17:134:58Waning 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 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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