Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 8:37 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 48m at 1:53 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (44% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Feb 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:083.28:272.81:52-0.22:21-0.47:035:29New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:413.19:032.92:27-0.22:53-0.37:025:30Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun9:163.09:402.93:050.03:28-0.37:015:31Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:522.910:182.93:470.14:06-0.27:015:32Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:302.710:592.94:330.24:47-0.17:005:33Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:122.611:442.95:210.35:31-0.16:595:34First Quarter6Wed
7Thu11:592.56:140.46:22-0.16:585:35First Quarter7Thu
8Fri12:393.012:572.47:140.47:20-0.16:575:36First Quarter8Fri
9Sat1:443.12:062.48:190.38:22-0.36:565:37First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:523.33:142.69:230.09:24-0.56:555:38Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon3:543.54:182.810:24-0.310:27-0.86:545:39Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue4:553.75:193.111:24-0.711:29-1.16:535:40Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:523.96:173.412:18-1.06:525:41Full Moon13Wed
14Thu6:444.07:093.712:26-1.41:06-1.36:515:42Full Moon14Thu
15Fri7:344.08:003.81:20-1.51:53-1.56:505:43Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:233.98:523.92:12-1.52:40-1.46:495:44Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:133.79:443.83:05-1.23:29-1.26:475:45Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:043.410:373.74:02-0.94:21-0.96:465:46Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:543.111:303.45:00-0.55:13-0.66:455:47Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed11:452.86:00-0.16:08-0.36:445:48Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:283.212:452.57:050.27:090.06:435:49Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:393.02:012.48:140.48:150.26:415:50Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:512.93:122.39:170.59:160.36:405:51Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun3:502.94:092.410:140.510:130.36:395:52Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon4:403.04:592.511:050.411:050.26:385:53Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue5:253.05:422.711:480.211:490.16:365:54Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:043.16:202.912:220.16:355:55New Moon27Wed
28Thu6:393.26:543.012:26-0.112:51-0.16:345:56New Moon28Thu
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 5:15 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 44% 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 minimum.

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 (44% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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