Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 58m at 6:34 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:55 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (55% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Sep 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:213.22:093.97:400.78:511.16:347:31First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:353.03:213.88:460.99:551.26:357:29First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:503.04:223.79:501.110:501.26:357:28Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed4:503.15:143.710:481.111:411.16:367:26Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:413.26:003.711:421.16:377:25Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:273.46:423.812:271.012:321.16:387:24Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:073.57:183.81:040.91:131.06:397:22Full Moon7Sat
8Sun7:423.77:523.81:340.71:480.96:397:21Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:143.88:243.72:030.62:200.96:407:19Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:463.88:573.72:310.62:540.96:417:18Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:193.99:323.63:020.63:301.06:427:16Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:553.910:093.43:350.74:091.16:427:15Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:333.910:483.34:120.94:531.26:437:13Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:143.911:303.24:531.05:401.36:447:12Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:573.95:391.16:301.36:457:10Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon12:163.112:463.96:291.17:261.46:457:09Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:093.11:433.97:261.18:271.36:467:07Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:143.22:513.98:291.09:291.16:477:06Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:253.33:574.19:350.810:270.76:487:04Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri4:313.64:574.210:380.611:230.46:497:03Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat5:304.05:554.411:410.36:497:01Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:284.36:514.412:180.112:420.06:507:00New Moon22Sun
23Mon7:224.67:434.51:10-0.21:39-0.26:516:58New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:134.88:334.41:58-0.42:31-0.36:526:57New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:034.99:234.22:44-0.43:23-0.26:536:55Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu9:544.810:154.03:32-0.24:170.16:536:54Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri10:474.711:083.74:230.15:150.46:546:53Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:404.45:170.56:140.86:556:51Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:013.512:344.16:140.87:151.16:566:50First Quarter29Sun
30Mon12:583.31:343.97:141.28:191.36:576:48First Quarter30Mon
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 9:44 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 55% 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 (55% 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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