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 4h 34m 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 - Nov 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:384.47:593.41:160.32:050.46:255:07Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:224.48:453.41:580.32:510.56:265:06Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun9:094.49:353.32:440.43:420.56:275:05Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:004.210:293.33:370.54:370.66:285:04Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue10:534.111:263.34:350.75:330.66:295:03Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed11:493.95:380.86:320.66:305:02Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:303.412:523.86:450.87:330.56:315:01Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:453.52:033.67:580.88:310.46:325:00Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:543.83:093.69:060.79:260.26:335:00Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun3:524.14:083.510:100.510:180.16:344:59Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon4:464.35:033.511:110.311:100.06:354:58Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:374.45:563.512:060.16:364:57New Moon12Tue
13Wed6:254.56:433.512:00-0.112:540.06:374:56New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:094.57:273.412:45-0.11:370.16:384:56New Moon14Thu
15Fri7:514.48:103.31:270.12:190.26:394:55New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:334.28:553.22:080.33:020.46:404:54Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun9:164.09:403.12:500.53:470.66:414:54Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:593.710:263.03:370.84:320.86:424:53Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue10:423.511:122.94:261.15:170.96:434:53Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:243.35:161.36:011.06:444:52First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:002.912:103.16:091.46:471.06:454:52First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:562.91:033.07:071.57:341.06:464:51First Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:583.02:032.98:071.48:200.96:474:51First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:513.22:572.99:021.39:040.76:484:50Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon3:373.43:462.99:541.09:480.56:494:50Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue4:203.64:342.910:450.810:340.36:504:50Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:043.95:223.011:340.511:210.16:514:49Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:494.16:093.112:210.26:524:49Full Moon28Thu
29Fri6:344.26:553.212:08-0.11:050.06:534:49Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:194.37:413.212:54-0.31:48-0.26:544:48Full Moon30Sat
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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