Tide Station
Kitty Hawk (ocean)
North Carolina
At a glance
- NOAA station ID
- 8651605
- Station type
- S
- Tidal
- Yes
- Reference station
- 8651370
- Coordinates
- 36.10170, -75.71000
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Kitty Hawk (ocean) is a NOAA CO-OPS tide prediction station (ID 8651605) in North Carolina. It provides the official tide predictions anglers and boaters use to plan trips on the North Carolina coast. The FishAlert app shows live tides for this station offline.
About Kitty Hawk (ocean)
Kitty Hawk (ocean) is a NOAA tide prediction station located in North Carolina, identified by NOAA station ID 8651605. It is classified as a subordinate station (station type S), which means its predicted tide times and heights are derived from a reference station rather than calculated from an independent tide gauge record.
The reference station for this location is NOAA station 8651370. Subordinate stations apply time and height corrections to the reference station’s predictions, a standard NOAA method for extending tide coverage to locations without a full gauge.
This is a prediction station, not a launch ramp, marina, or fishing access point. For current tide times and heights at this location, use NOAA’s official tides and currents tools with station ID 8651605.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Kitty Hawk (ocean) tide station?
It is a NOAA tide prediction station (ID 8651605) located in North Carolina, classified as a subordinate station.
How are tide predictions for this station calculated?
As a subordinate station (type S), its predictions are derived from reference station 8651370 using NOAA’s standard time and height adjustments.
Can I launch a boat at this station?
No. This is a tide prediction reference point, not a boat launch, marina, or fishing access facility.
Where can I find current tide predictions for Kitty Hawk (ocean)?
Use NOAA’s official tides and currents tools and search for station ID 8651605.
What does station type S mean?
Station type S indicates a subordinate station whose predictions are calculated relative to a reference station.