Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 29m at 5:48 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:044.97:244.012:44-0.41:28-0.36:255:07New Moon1Sun
2Mon7:544.98:163.91:32-0.52:19-0.36:255:06Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:464.99:113.82:22-0.33:13-0.26:265:05Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed9:414.710:093.73:16-0.14:120.06:275:04Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu10:384.411:083.54:170.25:130.26:285:03Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri11:364.15:210.56:150.46:295:03First Quarter6Fri
7Sat12:123.412:403.96:290.77:200.56:305:02First Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:293.41:533.67:430.98:220.66:315:01First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:423.52:593.58:530.99:160.66:325:00Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue3:403.63:543.49:540.910:040.56:334:59Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed4:303.84:433.410:500.810:490.56:344:58Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:153.95:283.311:410.711:310.56:354:58Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri5:553.96:083.312:230.66:364:57Full Moon13Fri
14Sat6:314.06:453.312:080.412:580.56:374:56Full Moon14Sat
15Sun7:044.07:203.312:410.41:300.56:394:55Full Moon15Sun
16Mon7:374.07:553.21:140.52:010.56:404:55Full Moon16Mon
17Tue8:103.98:333.11:470.52:350.66:414:54Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:473.89:123.02:230.73:130.76:424:53Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:253.79:542.93:030.83:550.86:434:53Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri10:063.610:372.93:471.04:390.86:444:52Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:473.511:222.94:351.15:240.86:454:52Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun11:323.45:271.26:120.86:464:51Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon12:123.012:223.36:231.17:030.76:474:51Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue1:113.11:223.27:241.07:560.56:474:50Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:133.32:253.38:270.88:490.26:484:50Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu3:113.73:243.39:270.59:41-0.16:494:50Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri4:064.04:213.410:260.110:35-0.46:504:49Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:004.35:183.511:25-0.211:29-0.76:514:49Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:544.66:143.612:21-0.66:524:49New Moon29Sun
30Mon6:464.77:083.712:23-0.91:13-0.86:534:49New Moon30Mon
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 8:57 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 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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