Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 59m at 10:37 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 5:15 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (13% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Feb 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:163.32:342.38:520.18:46-0.47:045:28Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri3:263.53:452.410:000.09:51-0.57:035:29Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:323.64:532.611:07-0.310:58-0.77:025:31Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:333.85:552.812:06-0.67:015:32New Moon4Sun
5Mon6:283.96:493.012:00-0.912:55-0.87:005:33New Moon5Mon
6Tue7:173.97:383.212:55-1.11:39-0.96:595:34New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:023.88:253.31:44-1.02:21-1.06:585:35New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:453.69:113.32:32-0.93:02-0.96:575:36Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:283.39:563.23:21-0.63:43-0.76:565:37Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:093.010:393.14:12-0.24:24-0.46:565:38Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:492.711:213.05:020.15:04-0.16:545:39Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon11:302.45:510.45:460.16:535:40First Quarter12Mon
13Tue12:062.912:162.26:450.76:320.46:525:41First Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:012.71:152.07:480.87:250.56:515:42First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:092.72:292.08:510.98:230.66:505:43First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:132.73:322.09:490.89:190.56:495:44Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat4:072.84:262.210:440.610:130.46:485:45Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun4:573.05:152.311:320.411:050.16:475:46Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon5:413.25:592.512:100.26:465:47Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue6:203.36:382.812:43-0.16:455:48Full Moon20Tue
21Wed6:553.47:153.012:36-0.31:14-0.36:435:49Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:313.47:523.21:16-0.51:46-0.56:425:50Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:073.48:323.41:57-0.62:21-0.66:415:51Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:463.39:153.52:41-0.52:59-0.66:405:52Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:293.110:003.53:29-0.43:42-0.66:385:53Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:142.910:493.54:22-0.34:29-0.56:375:54Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:032.711:423.55:18-0.15:20-0.36:365:55Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed11:572.56:180.16:18-0.16:355:56Third Quarter28Wed
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 1:56 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 13% 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 Waning Crescent (13% 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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