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 5h 41m 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 - May 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:053.712:363.16:390.06:540.36:097:50Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:013.61:393.27:370.08:010.36:087:51Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:063.42:523.38:390.09:120.36:077:52Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:183.34:003.59:39-0.110:200.16:057:53Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed4:243.35:003.810:35-0.211:24-0.16:047:53Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:243.35:564.011:30-0.36:037:54Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:213.36:484.112:26-0.312:24-0.46:037:55Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:143.37:364.21:20-0.51:14-0.46:027:56New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:023.38:204.22:07-0.51:59-0.46:017:57New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:463.39:024.12:50-0.52:42-0.36:007:58New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:303.29:443.93:33-0.33:240.05:597:59Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:153.110:273.74:16-0.14:080.35:587:59Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:013.011:103.45:010.14:560.55:578:00Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:452.911:523.25:450.35:450.85:568:01Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:302.86:290.56:341.05:568:02First Quarter15Sat
16Sun12:343.01:182.87:130.67:271.15:558:03First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:222.82:152.87:590.78:251.15:548:03First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:182.73:142.98:470.79:231.15:538:04First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:192.74:053.19:340.710:160.95:538:05Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu4:132.74:503.310:180.511:070.75:528:06Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri5:032.75:343.511:040.411:580.45:528:07Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat5:512.86:193.711:510.25:518:07Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun6:392.97:033.912:470.112:380.05:508:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon7:263.07:474.11:32-0.21:25-0.25:508:09Full Moon24Mon
25Tue8:113.18:314.22:15-0.42:10-0.35:498:09Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:573.29:184.22:59-0.52:56-0.35:498:10Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:463.210:074.13:46-0.53:47-0.35:488:11Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:393.310:594.04:37-0.54:43-0.15:488:12Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat11:343.311:523.85:31-0.55:430.05:478:12Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:293.46:25-0.46:460.25:478:13Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon12:473.51:303.47:20-0.37:530.35:478:14Third Quarter31Mon
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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