Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 33m at 1:17 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 7:43 pm (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Apr 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:423.43:132.99:100.29:240.05:496:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:483.54:173.310:080.010:31-0.25:476:25Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri4:473.65:143.611:03-0.311:34-0.55:466:26Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:423.66:073.911:54-0.65:446:26New Moon4Sat
5Sun6:323.66:544.112:29-0.712:39-0.75:436:27New Moon5Sun
6Mon7:183.67:394.21:19-0.81:21-0.75:426:28New Moon6Mon
7Tue8:033.48:234.22:05-0.72:02-0.65:406:29New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:483.29:074.02:51-0.52:44-0.35:396:30Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:333.09:533.73:40-0.23:300.15:376:31Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri10:192.810:393.44:290.24:190.45:366:31Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat11:052.711:253.25:200.55:100.75:356:32First Quarter11Sat
12Sun11:552.56:120.86:041.05:336:33First Quarter12Sun
13Mon12:182.912:582.47:121.07:061.15:326:34First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:262.82:152.58:131.18:131.15:316:35First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:372.83:152.69:041.09:111.05:296:36First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:312.84:022.89:460.910:030.95:286:36Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri4:172.94:443.010:260.710:530.75:276:37Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:592.95:233.311:040.511:390.45:256:38Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun5:403.06:003.511:410.35:246:39Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:183.06:363.712:200.112:170.25:236:40Full Moon20Mon
21Tue6:553.07:123.912:58-0.112:520.05:216:41Full Moon21Tue
22Wed7:323.07:504.01:36-0.21:290.05:206:42Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:123.08:324.02:17-0.22:080.05:196:42Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:562.99:193.93:01-0.12:530.15:186:43Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:442.910:093.83:510.03:450.25:176:44Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:362.85:460.25:430.36:157:45Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:033.712:312.86:420.36:460.46:147:46Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:013.51:362.97:430.37:550.56:137:47Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:093.42:543.08:460.39:090.46:127:47Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:233.34:043.39:460.110:190.26:117:48Waning Crescent30Thu
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 4:30 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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