Kitty Hawk Tides December 2026 | Tide Charts & Tables | Outer Banks, NC

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Kitty Hawk Tide Table for December 2026

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
12/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
12/31 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

Kitty Hawk Textual Tide Table for December 2026


Dec 1st (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 2nd (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 3rd (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 4th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 5th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 6th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 7th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 8th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 9th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 10th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 11th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 12th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 13th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 14th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 15th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 16th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 17th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 18th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 19th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 20th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 21st (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 22nd (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 23rd (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 24th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 25th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 26th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 27th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 28th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 29th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 30th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Dec 31st (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for Kitty Hawk

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 12:01 AM

Marine Forecast (AMZ150)

AMZ150-131915-
S of Currituck Beach Light to Oregon Inlet NC out 20 nm-
211 AM EDT Sat Jun 13 2026

.TODAY...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE late. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. A
slight chance of showers and tstms after midnight.
.TONIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail:
SE 2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
.SUN...S winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft
at 5 seconds and N 1 ft at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers
and tstms in the morning.
.SUN NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft, except 2 to 3 ft near shore. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at
6 seconds and SE 3 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms
in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of
tstms after midnight.
.MON...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 2 to
4 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds and N 1 ft at 6 seconds. A
chance of showers. A slight chance of tstms in the morning, then
a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE
4 ft at 7 seconds and N 2 ft at 5 seconds. A chance of showers.
.TUE...NE winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of
showers.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of
showers.
.WED...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
.WED NIGHT...S winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.

Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

$$

Land Forecast (NCZ203)

REST OF TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Breezy with highs around 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 70s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.

MONDAY: Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Temperature falling into the upper 70s in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent.

MONDAY NIGHT: A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 80. Chance of rain 50 percent.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.

THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and breezy. Highs around 90.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy and breezy. Lows in the upper 70s.

JUNETEENTH: Partly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Last updated: June 13, 2026, 12:01 AM

Kitty Hawk (Guide)

Kitty Hawk on the Outer Banks provides excellent fishing for redfish, bluefish, and pompano from the beaches or small boats with outgoing tides improving surf fishing action. Boat ramps at Kitty Hawk and nearby sound accesses support small craft. Beaches at Kitty Hawk Beach and the main Outer Banks stretches deliver long sand for family outings picnics swimming and shore casting with dramatic ocean views. The historic Wright Brothers area setting makes tide planned visits memorable.

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North Carolina State Parks

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Kitty Hawk Bay and Soundside Access (Other)

Public soundside access points on the west side of Kitty Hawk along Kitty Hawk Bay and the Roanoke Sound offering shoreline fishing crabbing kayaking paddleboarding and low tide exploration of the protected back bays and marshes. Tidal ranges expose mudflats sandbars and shallow areas at low tide creating ideal conditions for targeting inshore species like red drum speckled trout and flounder from shore or small craft while observing birds and wildlife in the estuarine habitat. Quiet access with limited facilities provides a serene complement for combining land based or paddle activities with tide awareness and appreciating the calmer western side of the Outer Banks barrier island.

Kitty Hawk Pier (Historic Site Area) (Other)

Area near the historic Kitty Hawk Pier remnants and public shoreline access offering elevated views fishing spots and low tide exploration along the Atlantic with opportunities for observing strong surf conditions and marine life near the beachfront. Tidal fluctuations create dynamic wave patterns and expose more beach area at low tide enhancing shore fishing for species like pompano whiting and bluefish while providing safe access for casual coastal activities. Convenient parking and location near Wright Brothers National Memorial support combining pier area visits with tide monitoring and enjoying the historic aviation and beach heritage of Kitty Hawk.

Kitty Hawk Public Beach Accesses (Other)

Multiple public beach access points along Kitty Hawk featuring wide sandy shoreline access for swimming sunbathing walking picnics surf fishing and low tide beachcombing with views over the Atlantic Ocean and the northern Outer Banks coastline. Excellent for family outings shore fishing tide pool exploration on scattered rocky sections and enjoying coastal breezes where tidal cycles expose more intertidal zones and influence water conditions for safe wading and relaxation. Ample parking restrooms at some accesses and proximity to historic sites make it ideal for combining beach time with tide watching and appreciating the classic Outer Banks beach experience in this central location.

Wright Brothers National Memorial Nearby Waterfront (Other)

Historic national memorial site in Kitty Hawk with public access to nearby soundside areas trails overlooks and views over the Roanoke Sound for low tide walks picnics and relaxation while appreciating the first powered flight history. Tidal cycles reveal changing sound conditions exposing more shoreline and enhancing observation of birds crabs and passing boats from the memorial grounds or adjacent access points. Admission fee for the visitor center it pairs well with tide watching combining educational history with the natural tidal dynamics and scenic beauty of the northern Outer Banks.