Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : 2:35 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 18m at 8:43 am (3.0 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 - Feb 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:113.39:383.02:58-0.43:31-0.57:045:28Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:513.110:202.93:44-0.14:10-0.37:035:29Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:292.811:002.94:320.14:47-0.17:025:30Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:062.611:402.85:180.45:250.17:015:31First Quarter4Sun
5Mon11:472.36:070.66:050.27:005:32First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:262.712:352.17:020.86:510.46:595:34First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:222.71:372.08:030.87:440.56:585:35First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:272.72:452.09:030.88:390.56:585:36Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri3:252.83:442.010:000.79:330.36:575:37Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat4:183.04:372.210:550.510:270.16:565:38Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:083.25:272.311:430.211:20-0.26:555:39Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon5:543.46:122.612:24-0.16:545:40Full Moon12Mon
13Tue6:363.56:552.812:09-0.41:01-0.46:535:41Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:153.67:363.012:55-0.71:37-0.66:515:42Full Moon14Wed
15Thu7:553.68:203.31:39-0.82:15-0.86:505:43Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:373.59:053.42:25-0.82:55-0.96:495:44Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:223.49:543.53:16-0.73:39-0.86:485:45Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:083.210:433.54:10-0.54:26-0.76:475:46Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon10:572.911:363.55:08-0.35:16-0.66:465:47Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue11:502.66:09-0.16:11-0.46:455:48Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:373.412:542.47:170.27:15-0.26:435:49Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:523.32:152.38:320.28:25-0.16:425:50Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:093.33:322.49:420.29:34-0.16:415:51Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat4:163.44:392.510:480.110:42-0.36:405:52Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun5:163.55:372.711:46-0.111:44-0.46:395:53Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon6:083.56:273.012:33-0.36:375:54New Moon26Mon
27Tue6:523.57:103.112:35-0.51:11-0.46:365:55New Moon27Tue
28Wed7:303.57:493.21:18-0.61:45-0.56:355:55New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:063.48:263.31:57-0.52:17-0.56:335:56New Moon29Thu
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 11:39 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 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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