Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 10:50 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 04m at 4:10 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jan 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:533.58:172.71:32-0.22:26-0.17:134:59Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:293.48:592.72:080.02:56-0.17:135:00Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:053.29:352.72:440.13:320.07:135:00Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:413.110:172.73:260.34:080.17:145:01Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:232.910:592.74:140.54:500.17:145:02Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:592.711:352.75:020.65:260.27:145:03Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed11:352.55:500.76:080.27:145:04Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu12:232.712:232.36:440.86:500.37:145:05Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:172.81:232.27:440.77:440.27:145:06Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:173.02:232.28:440.68:380.17:135:07Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:173.23:292.29:440.49:32-0.17:135:08Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon4:113.44:232.410:440.110:26-0.47:135:08Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue5:053.75:232.611:38-0.211:26-0.77:135:09Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed5:593.96:172.812:26-0.67:135:10New Moon14Wed
15Thu6:474.07:113.012:20-1.01:14-0.97:125:11New Moon15Thu
16Fri7:354.17:593.21:14-1.22:02-1.17:125:12New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:234.08:533.32:02-1.22:50-1.27:125:13Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:173.89:473.42:56-1.03:38-1.27:115:14Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:053.610:413.53:56-0.84:26-1.17:115:15Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:533.211:353.44:56-0.55:20-0.97:115:16First Quarter20Tue
21Wed11:472.96:02-0.26:08-0.67:105:17First Quarter21Wed
22Thu12:353.312:472.57:140.07:08-0.47:105:18First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:473.22:052.38:260.28:08-0.27:095:20First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:593.23:172.29:320.39:14-0.17:095:21Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:593.24:172.310:320.210:08-0.17:085:22Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon4:533.25:112.411:320.111:08-0.17:075:23Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue5:473.25:592.512:200.07:075:24Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:293.36:412.612:02-0.212:56-0.17:065:25Full Moon28Wed
29Thu7:053.37:172.712:38-0.31:26-0.27:055:26Full Moon29Thu
30Fri7:353.37:532.81:14-0.31:56-0.37:055:27Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:053.28:292.81:50-0.22:26-0.37:045:28Full Moon31Sat
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 7:30 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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