Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 3h 43m at 3:15 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 9:29 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:08 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:09 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Jul 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:573.410:184.33:57-0.73:55-0.55:498:23Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:553.411:134.04:52-0.64:57-0.35:498:23Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:533.45:48-0.56:010.05:508:23Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:073.712:503.56:42-0.47:070.25:508:23First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:023.41:533.57:35-0.28:160.45:518:23First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:033.02:593.58:290.09:250.55:518:23First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:112.83:593.69:220.110:270.65:528:22First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:142.74:513.610:120.311:250.65:538:22Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:092.65:393.711:000.45:538:22Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:012.66:253.712:200.511:49 AM0.55:548:22Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:492.67:073.71:080.412:370.55:548:21Full Moon11Sun
12Mon7:322.77:453.71:460.41:200.55:558:21Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:102.88:213.72:190.31:580.55:568:20Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:472.88:573.62:510.32:340.55:568:20Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:242.89:333.63:230.33:110.65:578:20Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:032.910:103.53:570.33:500.75:588:19Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:422.910:483.44:340.34:340.85:588:19Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:213.011:263.25:130.45:210.95:598:18Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:003.15:510.46:101.06:008:17Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:053.112:423.26:310.47:021.06:008:17Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:493.01:303.37:140.47:591.06:018:16Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:402.82:263.58:030.39:010.86:028:16Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:422.73:273.78:570.310:020.66:038:15Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat3:472.84:263.99:540.111:030.46:038:14Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun4:492.95:244.210:520.06:048:13Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:523.06:244.412:050.111:53 AM-0.26:058:13Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:543.27:224.51:04-0.212:54-0.46:068:12New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:513.48:164.61:57-0.51:52-0.66:068:11New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:463.69:084.52:47-0.62:47-0.66:078:10New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:413.710:014.33:37-0.63:43-0.46:088:09Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:373.810:544.04:28-0.64:43-0.26:098:09Waxing Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8651605)

Common Questions About Kitty Hawk, NC Tides

Show All
What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Kitty Hawk, NC today?

Slack tide in Kitty Hawk, NC is approximately 6:22 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 96% 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 Waning Gibbous (96% 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA