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 1h 37m at 3:14 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:20 am (3.2 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 - May 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:053.45:393.711:22-0.211:58-0.26:107:49Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:033.56:334.012:14-0.46:097:50Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:573.57:234.312:58-0.51:03-0.56:087:51Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:463.48:084.31:50-0.71:49-0.66:067:52Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:333.38:534.32:37-0.72:31-0.56:057:53Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:183.29:374.13:22-0.53:14-0.26:047:53Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:053.110:233.94:09-0.33:590.16:037:54Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:522.911:103.64:580.04:480.46:027:55Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:402.811:563.45:470.35:410.76:027:56Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:272.66:360.66:341.06:017:57Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed12:433.11:202.67:270.87:311.26:007:58Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:372.92:282.68:210.98:351.25:597:58Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:412.83:332.79:110.99:361.25:587:59Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:422.84:232.99:560.810:301.05:578:00Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun4:322.85:053.110:360.711:200.85:568:01Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:182.85:453.311:160.55:568:02Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:022.86:243.512:080.611:57 AM0.45:558:02Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:452.87:033.712:530.312:380.25:548:03New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:272.97:413.91:340.11:190.15:538:04New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:072.98:214.02:13-0.11:590.05:538:05New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:482.99:034.02:53-0.22:400.05:528:06New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:322.99:494.03:37-0.23:250.05:518:06Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:212.910:393.94:25-0.14:160.15:518:07Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:132.911:323.85:180.05:130.25:508:08Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:082.96:130.06:140.35:508:09First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:263.61:073.07:090.17:190.45:498:09First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:253.42:163.18:070.08:300.45:498:10First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:343.33:273.49:060.09:410.35:488:11First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:433.24:273.610:00-0.110:460.15:488:11Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:443.15:223.910:52-0.211:490.05:478:12Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:413.16:144.111:44-0.35:478:13Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 6:17 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 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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