Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 2:31 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:33 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:19 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Feb 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:313.04:482.211:120.410:390.27:035:29Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:203.15:372.312:000.37:025:30Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:023.16:192.412:380.17:015:31Full Moon3Fri
4Sat6:393.26:562.512:120.01:090.07:005:32Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:133.37:302.612:48-0.11:37-0.17:005:33Full Moon5Sun
6Mon7:453.38:052.71:23-0.22:05-0.26:595:34Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:163.28:402.71:57-0.22:35-0.26:585:35Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:493.19:162.82:34-0.13:07-0.26:575:36Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:243.09:542.93:150.03:42-0.26:565:37Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri10:012.810:333.04:000.14:19-0.16:555:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:402.711:163.04:480.25:00-0.16:545:39Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:242.55:400.35:45-0.16:535:40Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:043.112:152.46:380.46:390.06:525:41Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:053.11:202.37:430.47:41-0.16:515:42Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:153.22:352.38:510.28:47-0.26:505:43Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu3:243.43:442.59:570.09:52-0.56:485:44Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri4:293.74:502.711:02-0.310:58-0.86:475:45Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:303.95:523.012:00-0.76:465:46Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:264.06:473.312:00-1.112:51-1.06:455:47New Moon19Sun
20Mon7:164.17:383.512:56-1.31:36-1.26:445:48New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:044.08:283.61:48-1.32:21-1.26:435:49New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:523.89:183.72:40-1.13:06-1.16:415:50Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:393.510:083.63:35-0.83:52-0.96:405:51Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:263.110:563.54:31-0.54:39-0.56:395:52Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:132.811:463.35:27-0.15:26-0.26:385:53First Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:012.56:260.36:170.16:365:54First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:423.01:022.27:320.67:140.46:355:55First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:542.92:202.18:400.78:170.66:345:56First Quarter28Tue
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 5:32 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 1% 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 maximum.

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 New Moon (1% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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