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 4h 45m 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 - Aug 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:313.911:453.75:20-0.45:450.16:098:08Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:253.86:10-0.26:470.46:108:07First Quarter2Mon
3Tue12:353.41:203.87:000.17:520.76:118:06First Quarter3Tue
4Wed1:303.02:223.77:510.48:590.96:128:05First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:352.83:253.68:460.610:011.06:138:04First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:442.64:223.69:400.810:581.06:138:03Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat4:432.65:123.610:310.911:521.06:148:02Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun5:362.75:593.611:230.96:158:01Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:252.86:433.712:410.912:130.96:168:00Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:092.97:233.71:210.812:590.86:177:59Full Moon10Tue
11Wed7:473.07:593.81:540.61:380.86:177:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:223.18:333.82:230.52:140.76:187:56Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:573.29:063.72:530.42:500.76:197:55Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:323.39:413.73:240.43:280.86:207:54Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun10:093.410:173.53:570.44:090.96:217:53Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon10:473.510:563.44:330.54:551.06:217:52Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue11:273.611:363.35:120.55:441.06:227:50Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:093.75:530.66:351.16:237:49Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu12:203.112:563.76:380.67:321.16:247:48Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:113.01:533.87:300.68:351.16:257:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:132.92:593.98:290.69:400.96:257:45Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:252.94:054.19:320.510:430.76:267:44Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon4:333.15:084.310:360.311:460.46:277:43Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:383.36:104.411:400.16:287:42Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:403.67:084.612:460.112:44-0.16:297:40New Moon25Wed
26Thu7:373.98:014.61:38-0.21:42-0.36:297:39New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:294.18:504.52:26-0.42:36-0.36:307:38New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:204.29:394.33:11-0.43:29-0.26:317:36Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:124.310:294.03:57-0.34:250.16:327:35Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:034.311:183.74:450.05:230.46:327:33Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue11:534.25:330.36:210.76:337:32Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 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.

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