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 5h 13m 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 - Apr 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:432.99:003.52:420.12:380.35:486:24Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:192.89:373.43:200.33:150.55:476:25Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:572.710:173.34:010.43:550.65:456:26Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:372.611:003.24:450.64:410.85:446:27Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed11:202.511:473.15:330.85:300.95:426:28Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:112.56:250.86:270.95:416:28Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri12:443.01:142.57:230.87:320.85:396:29Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:513.12:242.78:210.68:370.65:386:30Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:553.23:253.19:150.39:390.25:376:31Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon3:523.34:203.410:070.010:39-0.15:356:32Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue4:473.45:143.810:59-0.311:38-0.55:346:33Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:413.56:054.211:49-0.65:336:33New Moon12Wed
13Thu6:323.66:554.412:33-0.812:37-0.85:316:34New Moon13Thu
14Fri7:223.67:444.51:23-1.01:24-0.95:306:35New Moon14Fri
15Sat8:123.58:354.52:14-1.02:12-0.85:296:36Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:053.49:294.33:07-0.83:04-0.65:276:37Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:003.210:254.04:05-0.54:02-0.35:266:38Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue10:573.111:233.75:05-0.15:040.15:256:39Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:572.96:070.26:100.45:236:39First Quarter19Wed
20Thu12:273.41:102.97:130.47:240.65:226:40First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:433.22:282.98:170.58:370.65:216:41First Quarter21Fri
22Sat2:543.03:283.19:120.59:400.65:206:42Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun3:503.04:183.210:000.510:370.55:186:43Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon4:382.95:023.410:430.411:280.45:176:44Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue5:212.95:423.511:230.45:166:45Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed6:012.96:173.612:110.311:58 AM0.35:156:45Full Moon26Wed
27Thu6:372.96:503.712:460.212:300.35:146:46Full Moon27Thu
28Fri7:102.97:223.71:160.11:020.35:126:47Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:442.97:563.71:470.11:340.45:116:48Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:182.89:313.63:200.23:080.56:107:49Waning Gibbous30Sun
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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