Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 9:45 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 05m at 3:02 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Aug 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:583.510:043.63:470.03:580.46:098:08Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:403.510:433.44:250.14:450.76:108:07Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue11:213.511:223.15:020.35:320.96:118:06Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:003.45:400.56:181.16:128:05Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:002.912:403.46:180.77:061.36:128:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri12:412.71:253.36:590.97:591.46:138:03First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:292.62:203.37:451.18:571.46:148:02First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:292.53:203.38:381.19:541.36:158:01First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:362.54:163.59:331.110:471.26:168:00Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue4:342.65:073.610:271.011:381.06:167:59Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:282.75:563.811:210.86:177:58Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:193.06:433.912:270.712:160.66:187:57Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:073.27:274.11:110.41:080.36:197:56Full Moon13Fri
14Sat7:523.58:104.11:500.11:560.16:207:54Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:363.88:534.12:29-0.22:430.06:207:53Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:214.09:374.03:09-0.33:320.06:217:52Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:094.210:253.83:52-0.34:250.26:227:51Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:004.211:153.64:39-0.35:230.36:237:50Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:514.25:29-0.16:220.56:237:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri12:063.412:464.26:220.17:260.76:247:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:033.11:494.07:200.38:360.96:257:46Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:113.03:044.08:250.59:460.96:267:45Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:323.04:154.09:330.610:510.86:277:43Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue4:423.15:174.010:390.611:510.76:277:42Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:443.26:124.011:430.66:287:41Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:403.47:014.012:440.512:420.56:297:39New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:283.67:444.01:290.41:330.56:307:38New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:093.88:213.92:060.32:150.56:317:37New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:473.98:563.82:380.32:540.66:317:35New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:243.99:313.63:090.43:310.76:327:34Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:013.910:083.43:410.54:110.96:337:32Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 6:23 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 32% 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 Third Quarter (32% 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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