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 5h 04m 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 - Jan 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:513.46:062.512:220.17:134:59New Moon1Tue
2Wed6:293.56:452.512:57-0.17:134:59New Moon2Wed
3Thu7:063.67:222.612:38-0.21:32-0.27:135:00New Moon3Thu
4Fri7:433.68:012.61:16-0.22:08-0.37:145:01New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:223.68:432.61:56-0.32:48-0.37:145:02Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:043.69:282.72:39-0.23:31-0.37:145:03Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:473.510:162.83:28-0.14:16-0.47:145:04Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:323.311:052.94:210.05:03-0.47:145:04Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:203.211:583.05:190.15:52-0.47:145:05First Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:132.96:200.16:44-0.57:145:06First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:003.11:152.87:280.17:41-0.57:135:07First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:083.32:252.68:370.08:39-0.67:135:08Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun3:133.53:312.69:44-0.19:38-0.77:135:09Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon4:143.74:352.710:49-0.310:37-0.87:135:10Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:133.95:362.811:51-0.611:37-0.97:135:11Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:104.06:322.912:45-0.87:125:12Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:014.07:233.012:33-1.01:32-0.97:125:13Full Moon17Thu
18Fri7:483.98:123.01:23-1.02:18-0.87:125:14Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:343.89:003.02:10-0.83:03-0.77:115:15Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:193.59:492.92:59-0.63:49-0.67:115:16Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:023.310:352.93:50-0.24:33-0.47:105:17Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:433.011:202.84:410.15:14-0.27:105:18Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:232.75:320.45:550.07:095:19Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:062.712:062.46:240.66:370.27:095:20Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri12:592.712:582.27:230.77:240.37:085:21Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:002.72:022.18:230.78:130.37:085:22Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:562.83:032.19:190.79:020.37:075:23Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon3:462.93:572.110:120.59:510.27:065:24Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue4:333.04:482.211:040.310:400.17:065:26Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed5:203.25:352.311:500.111:30-0.17:055:27Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu6:033.46:192.512:30-0.27:045:28New Moon31Thu
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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