Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 21m at 5:48 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 12:06 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Sep 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:573.31:374.07:110.68:251.06:357:30Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:013.12:463.88:100.99:321.26:367:28Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:172.93:533.79:121.110:311.26:367:27Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:223.04:493.710:121.211:261.26:377:25Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:173.05:393.711:071.26:387:24Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:063.26:243.812:151.111:59 AM1.26:397:22Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:503.37:033.812:571.012:461.16:397:21Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:283.57:383.81:310.91:251.06:407:19New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:023.68:103.81:590.82:000.96:417:18New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:353.78:423.82:260.72:340.96:427:17New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:083.89:153.72:550.73:100.96:427:15New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:433.89:503.63:250.73:481.06:437:14Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:193.910:283.43:590.84:311.16:447:12Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:583.911:093.34:370.95:171.26:457:11Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed11:393.911:523.25:191.06:061.36:457:09Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:253.96:051.17:001.36:467:08First Quarter16Thu
17Fri12:403.11:183.96:571.17:591.36:477:06First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:393.12:224.07:571.19:041.26:487:05First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:503.13:324.19:031.010:061.06:497:03Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon4:013.34:364.210:090.811:050.76:497:02Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:053.65:364.411:130.56:507:00Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:063.96:334.512:020.312:160.26:516:59Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:024.37:274.612:560.01:16-0.16:526:57Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:544.58:174.51:45-0.32:10-0.26:526:56Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:444.79:064.42:30-0.33:02-0.26:536:54Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:344.89:564.13:15-0.23:560.06:546:53Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:254.710:473.84:020.04:520.36:556:51Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:164.511:393.64:520.35:510.76:566:50Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:074.35:450.76:511.06:566:48Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu12:313.31:014.06:391.17:541.36:576:47Third Quarter30Thu
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 8:57 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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