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 4h 48m 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 - Oct 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:393.99:543.13:111.24:021.45:575:47Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:193.810:353.03:531.44:481.55:585:46Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:023.711:202.94:381.65:371.65:595:44First Quarter3Sun
4Mon11:493.75:281.66:301.76:005:43First Quarter4Mon
5Tue12:112.912:443.66:231.77:271.66:005:41First Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:152.91:483.67:261.68:221.46:015:40First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:233.12:493.78:291.49:131.16:025:38Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri3:223.53:433.99:291.110:020.76:035:37Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat4:153.94:354.010:280.810:510.46:045:36Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun5:064.25:274.111:260.411:400.06:055:34Full Moon10Sun
11Mon5:574.66:184.112:200.16:055:33Full Moon11Mon
12Tue6:464.97:074.112:27-0.21:11-0.16:065:32Full Moon12Tue
13Wed7:355.07:574.01:13-0.32:02-0.16:075:30Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:255.08:493.82:01-0.22:550.06:085:29Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:194.89:453.72:510.03:540.36:095:27Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:164.610:433.53:480.34:560.66:105:26Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:144.311:453.44:500.66:000.86:115:25Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon12:174.05:560.97:071.06:125:24Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:583.31:323.87:091.18:121.06:125:22Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:193.42:433.78:231.29:081.06:135:21Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:223.53:403.69:271.29:570.96:145:20Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri4:133.74:283.510:251.210:410.96:155:19Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat4:593.85:113.511:181.111:200.86:165:17Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun5:394.05:513.412:031.06:175:16New Moon24Sun
25Mon6:164.16:273.412:390.96:185:15New Moon25Mon
26Tue6:494.17:013.412:280.71:120.86:195:14New Moon26Tue
27Wed7:214.17:353.312:580.81:430.86:205:13New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:544.18:103.21:300.82:160.96:215:12New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:294.08:473.12:030.92:521.06:225:10Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:083.99:273.02:391.13:341.16:235:09Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun9:493.810:102.93:211.24:191.26:245:08Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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