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 4h 10m 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 - Oct 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:553.24:264.09:551.110:541.06:586:46Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed5:003.45:244.011:021.011:470.86:586:45Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:553.76:154.012:040.96:596:43Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:453.97:013.912:350.712:590.87:006:42Full Moon4Fri
5Sat7:274.17:413.91:150.51:450.77:016:40Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:054.28:173.81:490.52:240.77:026:39Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:394.38:523.62:200.53:000.87:036:38Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:144.29:283.52:510.73:360.97:036:36Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:494.110:073.33:230.94:151.17:046:35Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:264.010:473.13:591.14:571.37:056:33Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:063.811:293.04:391.45:421.57:066:32Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:483.75:241.66:301.77:076:31Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:132.912:333.66:121.77:221.77:086:29Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:032.81:263.57:051.88:211.77:096:28Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:062.82:303.58:061.89:171.67:096:27Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:172.93:333.59:091.710:061.47:106:25Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu4:153.24:263.710:081.410:511.17:116:24Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:033.55:153.811:041.111:350.77:126:23Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat5:503.96:033.912:000.87:136:22Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:364.26:513.912:190.412:530.47:146:20New Moon20Sun
21Mon7:224.67:383.91:030.11:430.17:156:19New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:074.88:253.81:46-0.12:310.07:166:18New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:544.99:143.72:30-0.13:210.07:176:17Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:444.910:063.63:160.04:150.27:186:15Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:384.711:033.44:080.25:140.47:196:14Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:364.55:070.56:170.77:206:13Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:023.311:36 AM4.25:110.76:230.86:205:12First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:073.212:443.96:211.07:320.96:215:11First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:303.22:023.87:381.18:350.96:225:10First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:483.33:093.78:521.19:290.86:235:09Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu3:483.54:033.69:561.010:170.76:245:08Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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