Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 25m at 6:42 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:50 pm (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Dec 2021

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:153.94:293.310:360.110:41-0.46:554:48Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:074.35:253.311:35-0.311:33-0.76:564:48Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:004.56:203.412:31-0.66:574:48New Moon3Fri
4Sat6:514.77:133.412:25-0.81:22-0.76:584:48New Moon4Sat
5Sun7:434.78:063.31:16-0.92:14-0.76:584:48New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:364.69:023.22:07-0.73:08-0.66:594:48Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:324.310:013.13:03-0.54:07-0.47:004:48Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:284.011:003.14:04-0.25:06-0.27:014:48Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu11:243.75:090.26:050.07:024:48First Quarter9Thu
10Fri12:023.012:223.46:170.47:030.17:024:48First Quarter10Fri
11Sat1:143.01:293.17:300.68:000.27:034:48First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:253.12:342.98:400.78:490.27:044:49First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:223.23:292.79:400.79:340.37:054:49Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue4:093.34:172.610:360.610:150.37:054:49Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed4:523.45:032.611:270.510:560.27:064:49Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:323.55:462.612:100.47:074:50Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:093.66:252.612:450.37:074:50Full Moon17Fri
18Sat6:433.67:022.612:140.21:170.27:084:50Full Moon18Sat
19Sun7:173.67:382.612:500.11:480.17:084:51Full Moon19Sun
20Mon7:523.68:152.61:250.12:210.17:094:51Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:283.58:542.62:010.22:580.27:094:52Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:063.49:352.52:400.33:380.27:104:52Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu9:463.310:182.63:240.44:210.27:104:53Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:273.211:032.64:130.55:040.27:114:53Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat11:103.111:512.75:050.65:480.17:114:54Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun11:583.06:020.66:360.07:124:55Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:472.912:542.97:040.57:28-0.27:124:55Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:503.11:592.88:100.38:23-0.37:124:56Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:513.43:032.89:140.19:17-0.57:124:57Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu3:493.84:042.810:16-0.210:13-0.87:134:57Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri4:464.05:052.911:19-0.511:11-0.97:134:58Waning 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 9:46 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 37% 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 First Quarter (37% 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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