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 5h 51m 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 - Feb 2022

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:214.07:423.112:56-1.21:46-1.07:035:29New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:093.98:323.21:47-1.12:31-1.07:025:30New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:563.79:223.22:38-1.03:17-0.97:015:31Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:423.410:113.23:30-0.74:02-0.77:005:32Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:263.110:573.14:24-0.34:46-0.56:595:33Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:082.811:433.05:180.05:28-0.26:585:34First Quarter6Sun
7Mon11:512.56:120.46:120.06:575:35First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:332.812:422.27:120.66:590.36:575:36First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:342.81:472.18:160.77:520.46:565:37First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:382.72:552.09:150.78:460.56:555:38Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri3:342.83:522.110:110.79:380.46:545:40Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat4:252.94:442.211:040.510:300.36:525:41Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:123.05:312.311:500.311:200.16:515:42Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon5:553.26:132.512:260.16:505:43Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:333.36:512.712:05-0.112:58-0.16:495:44Full Moon15Tue
16Wed7:083.47:272.812:46-0.31:29-0.36:485:45Full Moon16Wed
17Thu7:433.48:043.01:24-0.42:01-0.46:475:46Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:193.48:433.12:04-0.52:36-0.56:465:47Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:573.39:253.22:48-0.43:14-0.56:455:48Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:383.110:103.33:35-0.33:55-0.56:435:49Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon10:233.010:573.44:27-0.24:41-0.46:425:50Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue11:102.811:493.45:220.05:30-0.36:415:51Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed12:032.66:220.16:26-0.26:405:51Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu12:503.31:092.47:300.27:31-0.16:395:52Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:053.32:282.48:420.28:40-0.26:375:53Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat3:183.43:422.59:500.19:48-0.36:365:54Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun4:253.64:482.810:56-0.210:55-0.56:355:55Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:263.75:483.011:54-0.411:57-0.76:335:56Waning Crescent28Mon
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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