Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 35m at 6:47 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 1:13 pm (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (46% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Feb 2040

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:083.29:372.82:53-0.23:30-0.37:035:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:473.110:192.93:38-0.14:10-0.37:025:30Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:282.911:033.04:280.04:52-0.37:015:31Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:122.811:523.15:210.15:37-0.37:005:32Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:022.66:190.26:29-0.37:005:33Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon12:503.21:042.47:240.27:28-0.36:595:34Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue1:593.32:162.48:330.18:32-0.46:585:35Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed3:083.53:272.59:40-0.19:36-0.56:575:36Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu4:133.64:342.610:46-0.310:41-0.86:565:37Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:153.85:382.811:48-0.611:44-1.06:555:38Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:134.06:353.112:42-0.96:545:39New Moon11Sat
12Sun7:054.07:263.312:41-1.21:29-1.06:535:40New Moon12Sun
13Mon7:534.08:153.41:33-1.22:13-1.16:525:41New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:403.89:053.42:23-1.12:58-1.06:515:42Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:263.59:533.43:15-0.83:43-0.86:505:43Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:113.210:403.34:09-0.54:28-0.56:485:44Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri10:542.911:263.15:02-0.15:11-0.36:475:45Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:372.65:560.35:550.06:465:46First Quarter18Sat
19Sun12:143.012:262.36:540.56:430.36:455:47First Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:122.81:302.17:590.77:380.56:445:48First Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:212.82:422.19:010.88:350.66:435:49First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:212.83:422.19:570.79:290.56:415:50Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu4:142.94:342.310:510.610:220.46:405:51Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri5:023.05:222.411:370.411:120.26:395:52Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat5:463.16:042.612:150.26:385:53Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:243.36:412.812:460.06:365:54Full Moon26Sun
27Mon6:583.47:162.912:37-0.21:16-0.26:355:55Full Moon27Mon
28Tue7:323.47:523.11:16-0.31:47-0.36:345:56Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:063.48:293.21:54-0.42:20-0.46:335:57Full Moon29Wed
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 10:00 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 46% 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 minimum.

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 (46% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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