Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 4h 16m at 11:43 am (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 6:23 pm (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (92% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Mar 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:033.28:253.31:58-0.32:13-0.36:325:57Full Moon1Wed
2Thu8:363.18:593.32:33-0.22:43-0.26:315:58Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:112.99:353.23:100.03:160.06:295:59Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:472.710:123.13:490.23:520.26:286:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun10:242.610:513.04:310.44:320.46:276:01Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:032.411:332.95:160.65:150.56:256:02Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue11:472.36:050.86:030.76:246:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed12:242.812:402.27:020.96:590.76:226:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:282.81:492.28:040.98:030.66:216:05Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:372.92:582.49:040.79:040.46:206:05Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat3:373.13:572.69:580.410:040.16:186:06Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun4:303.34:513.010:500.011:02-0.36:176:07Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon5:213.55:433.311:39-0.311:58-0.66:156:08Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue6:103.66:313.712:24-0.76:146:09New Moon14Tue
15Wed6:563.77:184.012:49-0.91:07-1.06:136:10New Moon15Wed
16Thu7:423.78:054.21:37-1.11:49-1.16:116:11New Moon16Thu
17Fri8:293.68:544.22:27-1.02:35-1.06:106:12Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:193.49:474.13:20-0.83:25-0.86:086:12Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun10:123.210:413.94:18-0.54:19-0.56:076:13Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:062.911:393.65:18-0.25:17-0.26:056:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:062.76:230.16:220.16:046:15First Quarter21Tue
22Wed12:473.41:222.67:350.47:350.36:026:16First Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:113.22:452.78:460.58:500.36:016:17First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:233.23:502.89:470.49:560.35:596:18Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat4:213.24:453.010:410.310:570.25:586:18Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:113.25:323.211:280.211:490.15:576:19Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon5:553.26:133.412:070.15:556:20Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:323.26:493.512:310.012:400.05:546:21Full Moon28Tue
29Wed7:053.17:213.61:06-0.11:080.05:526:22Full Moon29Wed
30Thu7:363.17:523.61:38-0.11:360.05:516:23Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:093.08:253.52:090.02:060.15:496:23Full Moon31Fri
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 3:03 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 92% 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 Waxing Gibbous (92% 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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