Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 47m at 8:27 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:002.96:110.36:29-0.47:134:58First Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:453.31:002.77:170.37:25-0.47:134:59First Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:533.42:102.68:250.28:26-0.57:135:00Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue2:593.63:182.79:310.09:26-0.67:145:01Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed4:023.84:232.710:37-0.310:27-0.87:145:02Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu5:033.95:262.911:40-0.511:29-1.07:145:03Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri6:014.16:243.012:35-0.87:145:03Full Moon7Fri
8Sat6:544.17:173.212:27-1.11:24-0.97:145:04Full Moon8Sat
9Sun7:424.08:073.21:19-1.12:10-1.07:145:05Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:293.98:573.22:09-1.02:55-0.97:135:06Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:153.69:473.22:59-0.73:42-0.77:135:07Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:003.310:353.13:52-0.44:27-0.57:135:08Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu10:433.011:213.04:460.05:11-0.37:135:09Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:242.75:380.35:53-0.17:135:10Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat12:092.912:092.46:330.66:380.17:135:11Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:042.81:032.27:330.77:270.37:125:12Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:072.82:092.18:340.88:180.37:125:13Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:042.83:112.19:290.79:080.37:125:14Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed3:542.94:042.110:220.69:580.27:115:15Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu4:423.04:552.211:130.410:470.17:115:16Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri5:263.25:412.411:560.111:35-0.17:105:17Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat6:083.36:232.512:33-0.17:105:18New Moon22Sat
23Sun6:453.47:012.712:19-0.31:06-0.37:095:19New Moon23Sun
24Mon7:223.57:392.81:00-0.51:40-0.57:095:20New Moon24Mon
25Tue7:583.58:193.01:40-0.52:16-0.67:085:21New Moon25Tue
26Wed8:373.49:023.12:23-0.52:54-0.77:085:22Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:193.39:473.23:09-0.53:37-0.77:075:23Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri10:033.110:353.34:01-0.34:22-0.77:065:24Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:492.911:253.34:56-0.25:11-0.67:065:25First Quarter29Sat
30Sun11:402.75:540.06:03-0.67:055:26First Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:223.312:392.56:590.17:03-0.57:045:27First Quarter31Mon
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 11:44 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 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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