Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 6:32 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 07m at 12:06 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jul 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:462.55:173.410:350.611:540.75:498:23Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:352.65:593.511:200.55:498:23Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:232.66:413.612:390.512:070.55:508:23Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:072.77:203.61:180.412:520.45:508:23New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:472.87:573.71:530.21:340.35:518:23New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:252.98:343.72:260.12:130.25:518:23New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:033.09:113.73:000.02:540.25:528:22New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:433.19:513.73:37-0.13:360.35:528:22Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:263.210:333.64:17-0.14:240.35:538:22Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:113.311:183.55:01-0.15:160.45:538:22Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:573.45:46-0.16:100.45:548:21Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:043.412:473.56:34-0.17:080.55:558:21First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:553.21:433.67:25-0.18:100.45:558:21First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:543.12:473.88:21-0.29:160.35:568:20First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:023.03:523.99:21-0.210:200.25:568:20Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu4:103.04:534.110:20-0.311:240.05:578:19Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:153.15:534.211:21-0.35:588:19Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:193.26:514.312:26-0.312:23-0.45:598:18Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:193.47:444.41:23-0.51:22-0.55:598:18Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:123.58:344.32:13-0.62:15-0.56:008:17Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:033.69:224.22:59-0.63:06-0.36:018:17Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:533.610:093.93:45-0.53:57-0.16:018:16Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu10:433.610:553.74:32-0.34:510.26:028:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri11:303.511:393.45:18-0.15:450.56:038:15Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:163.46:020.16:370.86:048:14Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:213.11:013.36:440.47:311.06:048:13Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:062.91:523.37:270.68:281.26:058:12Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:592.72:503.28:140.89:261.26:068:12Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:022.63:463.39:040.910:181.26:078:11Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:022.64:353.49:530.911:071.06:078:10Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:552.65:213.510:420.811:560.96:088:09Waning Crescent31Fri
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 3:19 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 66% 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 (66% 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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