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 5h 15m 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 - Dec 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:553.65:072.811:290.611:010.46:554:48Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:353.75:492.812:130.56:564:48Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:123.86:282.812:490.46:574:48Full Moon3Tue
4Wed6:463.87:052.812:170.41:210.46:584:48Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:203.77:402.712:520.41:520.46:584:48Full Moon5Thu
6Fri7:543.78:172.71:270.42:250.46:594:48Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:313.68:572.62:030.53:030.57:004:48Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:103.59:392.62:410.63:440.57:014:48Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:503.410:222.63:250.74:270.67:024:48Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:313.311:062.64:130.85:100.57:024:48Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:133.211:542.75:050.95:540.57:034:48Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:003.16:010.96:400.37:044:49Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri12:502.912:552.97:030.87:300.27:054:49Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:513.11:572.98:080.78:220.07:054:49Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:503.52:592.89:110.49:14-0.37:064:49Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon3:453.83:582.910:110.110:07-0.57:074:50Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue4:404.14:572.911:13-0.311:03-0.77:074:50Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:364.35:563.012:11-0.67:084:51New Moon18Wed
19Thu6:304.56:523.112:00-0.91:04-0.77:084:51New Moon19Thu
20Fri7:244.57:463.112:54-1.01:55-0.87:094:51New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:174.48:413.11:47-0.92:48-0.77:094:52Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:114.29:393.12:42-0.73:43-0.67:104:52Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:053.910:373.03:42-0.54:39-0.47:104:53Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:583.511:343.04:46-0.15:32-0.37:114:53Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:503.25:500.26:24-0.17:114:54First Quarter25Wed
26Thu12:363.012:462.86:590.57:170.07:124:55First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:453.01:512.68:100.68:070.17:124:55First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:473.12:532.49:130.68:540.27:124:56Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun3:383.13:472.310:090.69:390.37:134:57Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon4:233.24:362.311:030.510:230.37:134:57Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:063.35:232.311:500.47:134:58Waxing 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 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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