Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 30m at 11:12 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 5:43 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (9% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Sep 2027

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:254.48:444.32:16-0.42:37-0.26:347:31New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:144.59:314.12:59-0.43:29-0.16:357:29Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri10:044.510:203.83:43-0.24:230.26:367:28Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:544.411:093.54:300.05:200.56:367:26Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:434.311:573.35:190.46:170.96:377:25Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:334.06:090.87:151.26:387:23First Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:473.01:293.87:011.18:191.46:397:22First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:472.82:373.68:001.49:251.66:397:21First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:072.83:453.59:051.510:211.66:407:19First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:152.84:403.610:051.511:101.56:417:18Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:073.05:263.610:581.511:551.36:427:16Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:543.16:083.711:491.46:437:15Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:353.36:473.712:331.112:351.26:437:13Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:123.57:223.81:050.91:151.16:447:12Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:453.77:563.81:340.81:520.96:457:10Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:183.98:293.72:030.62:270.96:467:09Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:514.09:033.62:340.63:040.96:467:07Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:264.19:403.53:060.63:440.96:477:06Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:054.210:213.43:420.74:291.06:487:04Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:494.211:063.24:240.85:191.16:497:03Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue11:364.111:553.15:110.96:121.36:497:01Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:274.16:051.07:111.36:507:00Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu12:493.11:274.07:041.18:171.36:516:58Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:573.12:394.08:121.19:241.16:526:57Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:173.23:514.19:231.010:240.96:536:55Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun4:273.54:544.210:310.711:210.66:536:54Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:283.95:514.211:360.56:546:52Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:254.26:464.312:140.312:380.36:556:51New Moon28Tue
29Wed7:174.57:364.21:030.01:340.16:566:50New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:044.78:224.11:48-0.12:240.06:576:48New Moon30Thu
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 2:27 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 Waning 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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