Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 3:56 pm (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 47m at 9:59 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Sep 2023

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:014.39:224.42:51-0.43:14-0.26:347:31Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:534.510:124.13:36-0.44:100.06:357:29Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:444.511:033.84:23-0.25:090.36:367:28Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:364.411:533.55:120.16:090.66:367:26Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:274.26:030.57:100.96:377:25Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed12:453.21:223.96:550.88:161.26:387:24Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:452.92:303.77:521.19:241.46:397:22Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:032.83:413.68:571.410:231.46:397:21Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:132.84:403.69:591.411:171.46:407:19Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun5:083.05:303.610:551.46:417:18Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:573.16:143.712:061.311:48 AM1.36:427:16Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:403.36:533.812:471.212:351.26:427:15Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:183.47:273.81:201.01:161.16:437:13New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:523.67:593.81:480.81:521.06:447:12New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:253.88:313.72:140.72:260.96:457:10New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:573.99:033.62:410.73:010.96:467:09New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:303.99:383.53:110.73:401.06:467:07Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon10:064.010:163.43:440.84:221.16:477:06Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:454.010:573.24:200.95:091.26:487:04Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:284.011:413.15:031.05:591.36:497:03Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:154.05:501.16:531.46:497:01First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:313.01:104.06:451.27:551.46:507:00First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:313.02:174.07:481.29:021.36:516:58First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:463.03:304.18:581.110:061.16:526:57Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon4:013.24:364.210:070.911:050.76:536:55Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue5:063.65:354.311:130.66:536:54Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:063.96:324.412:010.412:170.36:546:52Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:014.37:244.412:530.11:170.16:556:51Full Moon28Thu
29Fri7:524.68:124.31:39-0.22:10-0.16:566:50Full Moon29Fri
30Sat8:394.88:594.22:22-0.23:000.06:576:48Full Moon30Sat
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 12:57 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 9% 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 Waxing Crescent (9% 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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