Tides Today & Tomorrow in Kitty Hawk, NC

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Kitty Hawk, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 21m at 11:31 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 5:10 am (2.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8651605
Common Questions About Tides

Kitty Hawk, NC Tides - Aug 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:112.97:253.71:210.61:050.76:098:08Full Moon1Thu
2Fri7:493.07:593.71:530.51:430.66:108:07Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:243.28:323.72:220.42:180.66:118:06Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:583.29:053.62:500.32:530.66:128:05Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:333.39:403.53:200.33:300.76:128:04Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue10:093.410:163.43:530.34:110.86:138:03Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:463.410:533.24:290.44:550.96:148:02Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:253.511:333.15:070.55:431.06:158:01Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:063.65:480.56:321.16:168:00Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat12:163.012:523.66:330.67:271.16:167:59Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:052.91:483.77:250.68:291.06:177:58Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:062.82:533.88:240.59:320.96:187:57Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:172.93:594.09:270.410:340.66:197:55Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed4:253.15:004.210:300.211:350.36:207:54Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:293.36:004.311:330.06:207:53Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:313.66:584.512:330.012:37-0.26:217:52New Moon16Fri
17Sat7:283.97:514.51:26-0.41:35-0.46:227:51New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:214.28:414.42:14-0.62:30-0.56:237:49New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:124.49:304.23:00-0.73:23-0.46:247:48Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:044.410:214.03:47-0.64:19-0.16:247:47Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:574.411:123.74:36-0.35:180.26:257:46Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:494.25:270.06:170.56:267:44Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:013.412:414.06:180.37:170.96:277:43First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:533.11:393.87:120.78:231.16:287:42First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:552.92:473.68:111.09:281.36:287:40First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:112.83:523.69:131.110:251.36:297:39Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue4:172.84:463.610:111.211:171.36:307:38Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:112.95:333.611:041.26:317:36Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu5:593.16:163.712:041.111:55 AM1.26:317:35Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:423.26:553.712:441.012:411.06:327:34Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:203.47:313.81:170.81:210.96:337:32Full Moon31Sat
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 2:20 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 79% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (79% illuminated). This places Kitty Hawk, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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