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 1h 37m 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 - May 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:362.710:463.44:370.54:230.86:097:50Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:172.611:283.35:210.65:080.96:087:50Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri11:592.56:070.75:581.06:077:51Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:133.212:462.56:550.86:521.06:067:52First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:023.11:432.67:480.87:531.06:057:53First Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:013.12:492.88:430.68:590.86:047:54First Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:063.13:513.19:350.410:020.56:037:55Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed4:073.14:453.510:260.111:030.26:027:56Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu5:033.25:383.911:16-0.26:017:56Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri5:593.36:304.212:03-0.212:07-0.46:007:57Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat6:543.37:224.51:00-0.612:59-0.65:597:58Full Moon11Sat
12Sun7:473.38:124.61:53-0.81:48-0.75:587:59Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:393.39:034.62:44-0.92:38-0.75:588:00Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:323.29:574.43:36-0.83:30-0.55:578:00Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:283.210:544.24:32-0.54:27-0.25:568:01Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:273.111:513.95:32-0.35:310.15:558:02Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:263.06:320.06:370.35:548:03Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:503.51:312.97:320.27:480.65:548:04Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:553.22:473.08:320.39:020.75:538:04Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:063.03:523.19:270.410:080.75:528:05Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:062.94:443.310:140.411:060.75:528:06Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed4:572.85:283.410:560.411:590.65:518:07Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu5:432.76:093.511:360.45:518:08Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:272.76:463.612:470.512:150.45:508:08Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:082.77:213.71:260.312:530.45:498:09New Moon25Sat
26Sun7:462.77:553.72:000.21:290.45:498:10New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:222.78:293.72:300.22:050.45:488:10New Moon27Mon
28Tue8:582.79:043.63:020.22:400.55:488:11New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:352.69:423.53:370.33:170.65:488:12Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:152.610:233.54:160.43:580.75:478:12Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:572.611:053.44:590.44:450.85:478:13Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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