Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 2h 57m at 2:35 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 8:53 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Sep 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:173.05:434.011:110.96:347:31Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:113.36:344.212:180.812:100.66:347:30Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:033.67:234.41:050.41:050.36:357:28New Moon3Sun
4Mon7:513.98:094.41:480.11:570.06:367:27New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:384.28:554.32:29-0.22:47-0.16:377:26New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:264.49:434.23:12-0.33:390.06:377:24Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu10:174.510:333.93:57-0.24:360.26:387:23Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:094.611:253.64:460.05:360.46:397:21Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:024.55:380.26:370.76:407:20First Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:193.41:004.36:330.57:430.96:417:18First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:193.12:084.17:340.88:561.16:417:17First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:373.03:254.08:441.010:041.26:427:15First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:583.04:334.09:541.111:051.16:437:14Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:033.15:303.911:001.16:447:12Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri5:593.36:213.912:011.012:011.06:447:11Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:483.57:053.912:490.912:540.96:457:09Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun7:293.77:423.91:270.81:370.96:467:08Full Moon17Sun
18Mon8:053.88:153.81:580.72:140.96:477:06Full Moon18Mon
19Tue8:383.98:473.72:260.62:480.96:477:05Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:103.99:203.62:530.73:221.06:487:04Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:443.99:563.43:230.83:581.16:497:02Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri10:193.910:333.33:551.04:381.36:507:01Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:553.811:123.14:311.25:221.46:516:59Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:343.811:533.05:111.46:081.66:516:58Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:173.75:551.56:581.76:526:56Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:382.81:063.76:441.67:551.76:536:55Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:322.82:063.77:411.68:571.76:546:53Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:422.83:153.78:451.59:561.46:556:52Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:513.04:163.99:491.310:491.16:556:50Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:503.35:114.110:501.011:400.76:566:49Waning Crescent30Sat
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 5:44 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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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